New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4

J Michael Kelleher

University Of Notre Dame alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1971. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

1971
Admitted
55
Years in bar
2129880
NY reg #

The record in one line

J Michael Kelleher has spent 55 years on the register since admission in 1971, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 98% tenure percentile.

55 yrs
in active practice since admission
Active
current bar status: "Currently registered"
Top 2%
by tenure among active NY attorneys
Law school
University Of Notre Dame

Data updated August 2026

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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Year admitted
1971
55 years
Law school
University Of Notre Dame
65.9% active rate
Registration
2129880
NY registration #

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

J Michael Kelleher has carried New York bar registration 2129880 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

Even after 55 years on the register, no firm or business address is on file for this attorney. Educational background: UNIVERSITY OF NOTRE DAME (246 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

Across a career spanning 55 years, J Michael Kelleher 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 Kelleher's 55 years since a 1971 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.

55 years on the New York bar

Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys

55 Top 2% higher than 98% of 290,787 active NY attorneys

This attorney 0 80 every active NY attorney, bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more active NY attorneys. 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 · August 2026

How J compares to fellow University Of Notre Dame alumni

Among the 137 University Of Notre Dame graduates in the New York register, J Michael Kelleher is longer-tenured than 99%.

55 years vs. University Of Notre Dame alumni

Years since admission - 137 NY-registered alumni of this school

55 Top 1% higher than 99% of 137 fellow alumni

This attorney 5 40 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 · August 2026

University Of Notre Dame's active-bar rate

Of University Of Notre Dame's 246 alumni in the New York register, 65.9% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.

0%100%New York avg67%65.9%
University Of Notre Dame alumni, active-bar rate

The 1971 admission class today

Of the 1,869 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1971, 37% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.

30%40%50%60%70%80% Statewide, all years1971 class 67.2% 37% ▼ -44.9%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1971 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
2129880
Year Admitted
1971 (55 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
4
Next Registration
Jul 2028

Location & Contact

Phone
(716) 913-8032

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

J Michael Kelleher'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
Cohort Attorneys Share Relevance
Active in good standing 290,787
67.2%
This attorney is in this cohort
Other / inactive / discipline 141,838
32.8%
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Total registered 432,625 100.0% 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.

Nationwide attorneys with similar admission year or city registry density

Out-of-state NY bar peers for J Michael Kelleher with the closest admission year to 1971. 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.

Before you rely on this record

J Michael Kelleher's "Currently registered" listing confirms bar standing only, it is a registration fact to verify, not a verdict on quality or competence.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is J Kelleher licensed?

J Kelleher is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was J Michael Kelleher admitted to the bar?

J Michael Kelleher's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1971.

Where did J Michael Kelleher go to law school?

J Michael Kelleher attended UNIVERSITY OF NOTRE DAME.

Is J Michael Kelleher in good standing?

Yes, J Michael Kelleher holds active bar status ("Currently registered").

Cite this page & disclosure

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