New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Susan Dara Scharf
Southwestern University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1985, registered office in New York, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1985
- Admitted
- 41
- Years in bar
- 1998269
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Susan Dara Scharf has spent 41 years on the register since admission in 1985, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 86% tenure percentile.
- 41 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 14%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Southwestern University
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Susan Dara Scharf has carried New York bar registration 1998269 for the better part of a career, still active and in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Cna, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10036. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: SOUTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY (156 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 41 years, Susan Dara Scharf has remained part of the New York bar's active cohort, a share of the register detailed further below.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Susan Dara Scharf's 41 years since a 1985 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
41 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
41 Top 14% higher than 86% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How Susan compares to fellow Southwestern University alumni
Among the 156 Southwestern University graduates in the New York register, Susan Dara Scharf is longer-tenured than 50% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
41 years vs. Southwestern University alumni
Years since admission - 156 NY-registered alumni of this school
41 Top 50% higher than 50% of 156 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
Southwestern University's active-bar rate
Of Southwestern University's 156 alumni in the New York register, 56.4% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Southwestern University alumni, active-bar rate
The 1985 admission class today
Of the 6,046 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1985, 68.6% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1998269
- Year Admitted
- 1985 (41 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Feb 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Cna
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10036
- Phone
- (212) 440-3092
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Susan Dara Scharf'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 Susan Scharf licensed?
Susan Scharf is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Susan Dara Scharf admitted to the bar?
Susan Dara Scharf's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1985.
Where did Susan Dara Scharf go to law school?
Susan Dara Scharf attended SOUTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY.
What company does Susan Dara Scharf work for?
Susan Dara Scharf is associated with Cna in New York, NY.
Is Susan Dara Scharf in good standing?
Yes, Susan Dara Scharf 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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