New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4
Walter Herman Sonnenfeldt
Columbus, Catholic University 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
- 4209219
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Walter Herman Sonnenfeldt 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
- Columbus, Catholic University
Data updated August 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Walter Herman Sonnenfeldt carries New York bar registration 4209219, an established, active practitioner in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 4, 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: COLUMBUS, CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY.
State context & due diligence
With an established practice on record, Walter Herman Sonnenfeldt 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
Walter Herman Sonnenfeldt was admitted in 2004, giving 22 years on the New York register.
22 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
22 Top 49% higher than 51% of 290,787 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · August 2026
The 2004 admission class today
Of the 8,407 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2004, 65.2% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 4209219
- Year Admitted
- 2004 (22 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 4
- Next Registration
- Apr 2028
Location & Contact
- Phone
- (585) 461-3018
Education
COLUMBUS, CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Walter Herman Sonnenfeldt's current status, "Currently registered", places this attorney in the 67.2% of the 432,625-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.
Same admission year (2004), other cities
NY-registered attorneys admitted in 2004 whose listed office city differs from this record, a vintage cohort, not a neighborhood list.
Nationwide attorneys with similar admission year or city registry density
Out-of-state NY bar peers for Walter Herman Sonnenfeldt with the closest admission year to 2004. 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Walter Sonnenfeldt licensed?
Walter Sonnenfeldt is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Walter Herman Sonnenfeldt admitted to the bar?
Walter Herman Sonnenfeldt was admitted to the bar in 2004.
Where did Walter Herman Sonnenfeldt go to law school?
Walter Herman Sonnenfeldt attended COLUMBUS, CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY.
Is Walter Herman Sonnenfeldt in good standing?
Yes, Walter Herman Sonnenfeldt holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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