New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3

Zainab Sakina Akbar

University Of Minnesota alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2011, registered office in New York, NY. Status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration registry.

2011
Admitted
15
Years in bar
4946158
NY reg #
Bar status
Currently registered
active
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
2011
15 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
University Of Minnesota
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
4946158
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number
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New York has 429,620 registered attorneys, of which 284,296 are currently active.

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Zainab Sakina Akbar is registered as bar number 4946158 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Currently registered", which indicates the attorney is currently authorized to practice law and is in good standing for registration purposes. The attorney was admitted to the bar in 2011, representing roughly 15 years since admission — a useful signal when weighing depth of practical experience against fee expectations. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

Practice address is listed under NEIGHBORHOOD DEFENDER SERVICE OF HARLEM - FAMILY DEFENSE PRACTICE, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10027. Educational background: UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA — which has 334 registered alumni in this dataset, one of the admissions credentials used by the bar to verify qualification for licensure.

State context & due diligence

For benchmarking context, New York has 429,620 registered attorneys statewide, of which 284,296 (66.2%) are actively registered — this attorney's "Currently registered" status places them within the active cohort. Bar registration status alone does not confirm competence, specialty, or fit for a specific legal matter — it confirms only that the attorney has met the bar's registration requirements as of the last reporting cycle. Before engaging any attorney, verify their current standing directly with the state bar, review any discipline history through official channels, confirm fee structure in writing, and ask about specific experience handling matters similar to yours. Public profiles like this one are a starting point for due diligence, not a substitute for it.

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
4946158
Year Admitted
2011 (15 yrs · senior)
Judicial Department
3
Next Registration
Jul 2027

Location & Contact

Company
NEIGHBORHOOD DEFENDER SERVICE OF HARLEM - FAMILY DEFENSE PRACTICE
County
New York
ZIP Code
10027
Phone
(646) 592-2395

Education

UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Bar status reference for the 429,620 attorneys registered in this jurisdiction. Zainab Sakina Akbar's current status is "Currently registered".

Cohort Attorneys Share Profile relevance
Active in good standing 284,296 66.2% This attorney is in this cohort
Other / inactive / discipline 145,324 33.8% Verify status before engaging
Total registered 429,620 100.0% 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Zainab Akbar licensed?

Zainab Akbar is licensed in New York. Their current bar status is "Currently registered".

When was Zainab Sakina Akbar admitted to the bar?

Zainab Sakina Akbar was admitted to the bar in 2011.

Where did Zainab Sakina Akbar go to law school?

Zainab Sakina Akbar attended UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA.

What company does Zainab Sakina Akbar work for?

Zainab Sakina Akbar is associated with NEIGHBORHOOD DEFENDER SERVICE OF HARLEM - FAMILY DEFENSE PRACTICE in New York, NY.

Is Zainab Sakina Akbar in good standing?

Yes, Zainab Sakina Akbar has a current registration status of "Currently registered", indicating active standing with the bar.

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