New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4
James Michael Chernetsky
University Of Wisconsin alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2014, registered office in Buffalo, NY. This record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2014
- Admitted
- 12
- Years in bar
- 5300132
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Admitted in 2014, James Michael Chernetsky has built 12 years of active New York practice - more tenure than 24% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 12 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 76%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- University Of Wisconsin
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Bar number 5300132 on the New York register belongs to James Michael Chernetsky, currently in active 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 Erie County Department Of Social Services, Office Of Counsel, located in Buffalo, NY (Erie County), ZIP 14202. Educational background: UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN (337 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
James Michael Chernetsky is currently part of the New York bar's active cohort, a group the breakdown below sizes against the full register.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
12 years into an active New York practice since a 2014 admission, James Michael Chernetsky sits here on the statewide experience curve - taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.
12 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
12 Top 76% higher than 24% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How James compares to fellow University Of Wisconsin alumni
Among the 202 University Of Wisconsin graduates in the New York register, James Michael Chernetsky is longer-tenured than 4% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
12 years vs. University Of Wisconsin alumni
Years since admission - 202 NY-registered alumni of this school
12 Top 96% higher than 4% of 202 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
University Of Wisconsin's active-bar rate
Of University Of Wisconsin's 337 alumni in the New York register, 59.2% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
University Of Wisconsin alumni, active-bar rate
The 2014 admission class today
Of the 10,747 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2014, 70.2% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 5300132
- Year Admitted
- 2014 (12 yrs · mid-career)
- Judicial Department
- 4
- Next Registration
- Nov 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Erie County Department Of Social Services, Office Of Counsel
- City
- Buffalo, NY
- County
- Erie
- ZIP Code
- 14202
- Phone
- (716) 858-8708
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
James Michael Chernetsky'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 James Chernetsky licensed?
James Chernetsky is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was James Michael Chernetsky admitted to the bar?
James Michael Chernetsky has been on the New York bar register since 2014.
Where did James Michael Chernetsky go to law school?
James Michael Chernetsky attended UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN.
What company does James Michael Chernetsky work for?
James Michael Chernetsky is associated with Erie County Department Of Social Services, Office Of Counsel in Buffalo, NY.
Is James Michael Chernetsky in good standing?
Yes, James Michael Chernetsky holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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