New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4
Sylvia Edwards
Howard University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1974, registered office in Wheaton, MD. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1974
- Admitted
- 52
- Years in bar
- 2155802
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Sylvia Edwards carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status on the New York bar register, on record since 1974 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.
- 52 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Suspended
- current bar status: "Suspended, delinquent"
- Law school
- Howard University
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Sylvia Edwards is registered as bar number 2155802 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 4, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Metropolitan Area Contractors, Inc, located in Wheaton, MD, ZIP 20902. Educational background: HOWARD UNIVERSITY (350 registered alumni).
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.
How Sylvia compares to fellow Howard University alumni
Among the 223 Howard University graduates in the New York register, Sylvia Edwards is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
52 years vs. Howard University alumni
Years since admission - 223 NY-registered alumni of this school
52 Top 1% higher than 99% of 223 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
Howard University's active-bar rate
Of Howard University's 350 alumni in the New York register, 52.3% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Howard University alumni, active-bar rate
The 1974 admission class today
Of the 2,908 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1974, 47.8% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Suspended, delinquent
- Registration Number
- 2155802
- Year Admitted
- 1974 (52 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 4
- Next Registration
- May 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Metropolitan Area Contractors, Inc
- City
- Wheaton, MD
- ZIP Code
- 20902
- Phone
- (301) 933-6904
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Sylvia Edwards's current status, "Suspended, delinquent", places this record outside 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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Sylvia Edwards 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 Sylvia Edwards licensed?
Sylvia Edwards is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Sylvia Edwards admitted to the bar?
Sylvia Edwards's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1974.
Where did Sylvia Edwards go to law school?
Sylvia Edwards attended HOWARD UNIVERSITY.
What company does Sylvia Edwards work for?
Sylvia Edwards is associated with Metropolitan Area Contractors, Inc in Wheaton, MD.
Is Sylvia Edwards in good standing?
No, Sylvia Edwards carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status, not active standing. Confirm the exact scope directly with the state bar before engaging.
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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