New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3

Sonya Joy Theresa Spencer

University Of Adelaide (Australia) alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2010. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

2010
Admitted
16
Years in bar
4859013
NY reg #

The record in one line

Sonya Joy Theresa Spencer carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status on the New York bar register, on record since 2010 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.

16 yrs
since first admission to the bar
Suspended
current bar status: "Suspended, delinquent"
Law school
University Of Adelaide (Australia)

Data updated September 2026

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Bar status
Suspended, delinquent
suspended
Year admitted
2010
16 years
Law school
University Of Adelaide (Australia)
Registration
4859013
NY registration #

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Sonya Joy Theresa Spencer is registered as bar number 4859013 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Suspended, delinquent", suspended or delinquent, verify terms with the bar before engaging. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

No firm or business address is on record for this established practitioner. Educational background: UNIVERSITY OF ADELAIDE (AUSTRALIA).

State context & due diligence

A "Suspended, delinquent" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents, and how to verify current standing directly with the state bar.

The 2010 admission class today

Of the 10,128 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2010, 69.6% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.

66%67%68%69%70% Statewide, all years2010 class 67.2% 69.6% ▲ +3.6%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 2010 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Suspended, delinquent
Registration Number
4859013
Year Admitted
2010 (16 yrs · senior)
Judicial Department
3
Next Registration
Mar 2026

Location & Contact

Education

UNIVERSITY OF ADELAIDE (AUSTRALIA)

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Sonya Joy Theresa Spencer's current status, "Suspended, delinquent", places this record outside the 67.2% of the 432,625-attorney New York register currently marked active.

Full statewide breakdown & source note
Cohort Attorneys Share Relevance
Active in good standing 290,787
67.2%
This attorney is outside this cohort
Other / inactive / discipline 141,838
32.8%
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Total registered 432,625 100.0% Full New York bar register

Source: NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registrations. Status counts reflect the latest reporting cycle. Bar status confirms registration only; it does not imply competence, specialty fit, or freedom from complaints.

Nationwide attorneys with similar admission year or city registry density

Out-of-state NY bar peers for Sonya Joy Theresa Spencer with the closest admission year to 2010. Distinct from same-firm, fellow-alumni, and same-year other-city strips above.

Counts come from the NY State Office of Court Administration registration extract; peers are not a competence or practice-area ranking.

Before you rely on this record

Sonya Joy Theresa Spencer carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status. Verify the exact scope and dates of this action directly with the state bar before acting on it.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Sonya Spencer licensed?

Sonya Spencer is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Sonya Joy Theresa Spencer admitted to the bar?

Sonya Joy Theresa Spencer was admitted to the bar in 2010.

Where did Sonya Joy Theresa Spencer go to law school?

Sonya Joy Theresa Spencer attended UNIVERSITY OF ADELAIDE (AUSTRALIA).

Is Sonya Joy Theresa Spencer in good standing?

No, Sonya Joy Theresa Spencer carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status, not active standing. Confirm the exact scope directly with the state bar before engaging.

Cite this page & disclosure

Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.