New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4

Donald Henry Michalak

Buffalo alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1980, registered office in Fredonia, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

1980
Admitted
46
Years in bar
1768431
NY reg #

The record in one line

Donald Henry Michalak carries a "Delinquent" status on the New York bar register, on record since 1980 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.

46 yrs
since first admission to the bar
Suspended
current bar status: "Delinquent"
Law school
Buffalo

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Delinquent
suspended
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
1980
46 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
Buffalo
55.3% active rate
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
1768431
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Donald Henry Michalak is registered as bar number 1768431 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "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 Donald H Michalak Esq, located in Fredonia, NY (Chautauqua County), ZIP 14063. Educational background: BUFFALO (151 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

A "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 Donald compares to fellow Buffalo alumni

Among the 103 Buffalo graduates in the New York register, Donald Henry Michalak is longer-tenured than 85% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.

46 years vs. Buffalo alumni

Years since admission - 103 NY-registered alumni of this school

46 Top 15% higher than 85% of 103 fellow alumni

This attorney 10 50 every registered alum of this school, bucketed by value

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

Buffalo's active-bar rate

Of Buffalo's 151 alumni in the New York register, 55.3% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.

Buffalo alumni, active-bar rate

0%100%New York avg66%55.3%
Buffalo alumni, active-bar rate

The 1980 admission class today

Of the 4,659 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1980, 53.7% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.

50%55%60%65%70% Statewide, all years1980 class 66.2% 53.7% ▼ -18.9%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1980 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Delinquent
Registration Number
1768431
Year Admitted
1980 (46 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
4
Next Registration
Jul 2026

Location & Contact

Company
Donald H Michalak Esq
County
Chautauqua
ZIP Code
14063
Phone
(716) 679-1011

Education

BUFFALO

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Donald Henry Michalak's current status, "Delinquent", places this record outside the 66.2% of the 429,620-attorney New York register currently marked active.

Full statewide breakdown & source note
Cohort Attorneys Share Profile relevance
Active in good standing 284,296
66.2%
This attorney is outside this cohort
Other / inactive / discipline 145,324
33.8%
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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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Before you rely on this record

Donald Henry Michalak carries a "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 Donald Michalak licensed?

Donald Michalak is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Donald Henry Michalak admitted to the bar?

Donald Henry Michalak's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1980.

Where did Donald Henry Michalak go to law school?

Donald Henry Michalak attended BUFFALO.

What company does Donald Henry Michalak work for?

Donald Henry Michalak is associated with Donald H Michalak Esq in Fredonia, NY.

Is Donald Henry Michalak in good standing?

No, Donald Henry Michalak carries a "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.