New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4
J. Michael Hayes
University Of Buffalo School Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1977, registered office in Buffalo, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1977
- Admitted
- 49
- Years in bar
- 1176205
- NY reg #
The record in one line
J. Michael Hayes has spent 49 years on the register since admission in 1977, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 92% tenure percentile.
- 49 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 8%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- University Of Buffalo School Of Law
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
J. Michael Hayes has carried New York bar registration 1176205 for the better part of a career, still active and in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 4, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under J. Michael Hayes, located in Buffalo, NY (Erie County), ZIP 14202. Educational background: UNIVERSITY OF BUFFALO SCHOOL OF LAW (13 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 49 years, J. Michael Hayes has remained part of the New York bar's active cohort, a share of the register detailed further below.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
J. Michael Hayes's 49 years since a 1977 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
49 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
49 Top 8% higher than 92% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
University Of Buffalo School Of Law's active-bar rate
Of University Of Buffalo School Of Law's 13 alumni in the New York register, 78.6% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
University Of Buffalo School Of Law alumni, active-bar rate
The 1977 admission class today
Of the 3,593 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1977, 51.3% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1176205
- Year Admitted
- 1977 (49 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 4
- Next Registration
- Dec 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- J. Michael Hayes
- City
- Buffalo, NY
- County
- Erie
- ZIP Code
- 14202
- Phone
- (716) 852-1111
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
J. Michael Hayes's current status, "Currently registered", places this attorney in 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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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is J. Hayes licensed?
J. Hayes is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was J. Michael Hayes admitted to the bar?
J. Michael Hayes's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1977.
Where did J. Michael Hayes go to law school?
J. Michael Hayes attended UNIVERSITY OF BUFFALO SCHOOL OF LAW.
What company does J. Michael Hayes work for?
J. Michael Hayes is associated with J. Michael Hayes in Buffalo, NY.
Is J. Michael Hayes in good standing?
Yes, J. Michael Hayes holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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