New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4
Derek Michael English
Syracuse University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2012, registered office in Albany, NY. This record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2012
- Admitted
- 14
- Years in bar
- 4980710
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Derek Michael English carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status on the New York bar register, on record since 2012 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.
- 14 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Suspended
- current bar status: "Suspended, delinquent"
- Law school
- Syracuse University
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Derek Michael English is registered as bar number 4980710 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 The Colwell Law Group, located in Albany, NY (Albany County), ZIP 12211. 2 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY (2,796 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 Derek compares to fellow Syracuse University alumni
Among the 1,151 Syracuse University graduates in the New York register, Derek Michael English is longer-tenured than 1% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
14 years vs. Syracuse University alumni
Years since admission - 1,151 NY-registered alumni of this school
14 Top 99% higher than 1% of 1,151 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
Syracuse University's active-bar rate
Of Syracuse University's 2,796 alumni in the New York register, 56.9% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Syracuse University alumni, active-bar rate
The 2012 admission class today
Of the 9,632 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2012, 69.6% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Suspended, delinquent
- Registration Number
- 4980710
- Year Admitted
- 2012 (14 yrs · mid-career)
- Judicial Department
- 4
- Next Registration
- Jul 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- The Colwell Law Group
- City
- Albany, NY
- County
- Albany
- ZIP Code
- 12211
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Derek Michael English'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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Derek Michael English 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 Derek English licensed?
Derek English is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Derek Michael English admitted to the bar?
Derek Michael English has been on the New York bar register since 2012.
Where did Derek Michael English go to law school?
Derek Michael English attended SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY.
What company does Derek Michael English work for?
Derek Michael English is associated with The Colwell Law Group in Albany, NY.
Is Derek Michael English in good standing?
No, Derek Michael English 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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