New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Sophia Jihyon Lee
Rutgers alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2004. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2004
- Admitted
- 22
- Years in bar
- 4197653
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Sophia Jihyon Lee has held an active New York bar license for 22 years - admitted in 2004, longer-tenured than 51% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 22 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 49%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Rutgers
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Sophia Jihyon Lee carries New York bar registration 4197653, an established, active practitioner in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, 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: RUTGERS (1,109 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
With an established practice on record, Sophia Jihyon Lee remains inside the New York bar's active cohort - see below for how that share of the register compares.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Sophia Jihyon Lee was admitted in 2004, giving 22 years on the New York register. The histogram places that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state, taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.
22 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
22 Top 49% higher than 51% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How Sophia compares to fellow Rutgers alumni
Among the 638 Rutgers graduates in the New York register, Sophia Jihyon Lee is longer-tenured than 7% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
22 years vs. Rutgers alumni
Years since admission - 638 NY-registered alumni of this school
22 Top 93% higher than 7% of 638 fellow alumni
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more fellow alumni. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
Rutgers's active-bar rate
Of Rutgers's 1,109 alumni in the New York register, 54.7% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Rutgers alumni, active-bar rate
The 2004 admission class today
Of the 8,407 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2004, 65.8% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 4197653
- Year Admitted
- 2004 (22 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Jan 2028
Location & Contact
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Sophia Jihyon Lee's current status, "Currently registered", places this attorney in the 66.2% of the 429,620-attorney New York register currently marked active.
Full statewide breakdown & source note
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Sophia Lee licensed?
Sophia Lee is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Sophia Jihyon Lee admitted to the bar?
Sophia Jihyon Lee was admitted to the bar in 2004.
Where did Sophia Jihyon Lee go to law school?
Sophia Jihyon Lee attended RUTGERS.
Is Sophia Jihyon Lee in good standing?
Yes, Sophia Jihyon Lee holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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