New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4

Margo Hemmerich Novak

Suny Buffalo alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1972, registered office in Rochester, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

1972
Admitted
54
Years in bar
1726280
NY reg #

The record in one line

Margo Hemmerich Novak appears in the New York attorney register with a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", on record since 1972 - an administrative designation rather than discipline, but confirm current standing with the state bar.

54 yrs
since first admission to the bar
Pending-renewal
current bar status: "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday"
Law school
Suny Buffalo

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday
pending-renewal
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
1972
54 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
Suny Buffalo
65.7% active rate
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
1726280
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Margo Hemmerich Novak is registered as bar number 1726280 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", a routine periodic-renewal reminder, not discipline. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 4, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

Practice address is listed under Novak & Novak, located in Rochester, NY (Monroe County), ZIP 14607. 1 other attorney shares this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: SUNY BUFFALO (970 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

A "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort for now. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents.

How Margo compares to fellow Suny Buffalo alumni

Among the 450 Suny Buffalo graduates in the New York register, Margo Hemmerich Novak is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.

54 years vs. Suny Buffalo alumni

Years since admission - 450 NY-registered alumni of this school

54 Top 1% higher than 99% of 450 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 · May 2026

Suny Buffalo's active-bar rate

Of Suny Buffalo's 970 alumni in the New York register, 65.7% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.

Suny Buffalo alumni, active-bar rate

0%100%New York avg66%65.7%
Suny Buffalo alumni, active-bar rate

The 1972 admission class today

Of the 1,983 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1972, 41.8% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.

30%40%50%60%70% Statewide, all years1972 class 66.2% 41.8% ▼ -36.9%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1972 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday
Registration Number
1726280
Year Admitted
1972 (54 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
4
Next Registration
May 2026

Location & Contact

Company
Novak & Novak
County
Monroe
ZIP Code
14607
Phone
(585) 442-7084

Education

SUNY BUFFALO

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Margo Hemmerich Novak's current status, "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", 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

Margo Hemmerich Novak is currently listed as "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", treat that as a registration fact to confirm, not a verdict on quality.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Margo Novak licensed?

Margo Novak is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Margo Hemmerich Novak admitted to the bar?

Margo Hemmerich Novak's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1972.

Where did Margo Hemmerich Novak go to law school?

Margo Hemmerich Novak attended SUNY BUFFALO.

What company does Margo Hemmerich Novak work for?

Margo Hemmerich Novak is associated with Novak & Novak in Rochester, NY.

Is Margo Hemmerich Novak in good standing?

Not currently, Margo Hemmerich Novak's listed status is "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", not active standing. Confirm current status with the state bar.

Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.