New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4

Merwyn M. Kroll

University Michigan alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1962. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

1962
Admitted
64
Years in bar
1567155
NY reg #

The record in one line

Merwyn M. Kroll has spent 64 years on the register since admission in 1962, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 99% tenure percentile.

64 yrs
in active practice since admission
Active
current bar status: "Currently registered"
Top 1%
by tenure among active NY attorneys
Law school
University Michigan

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
1962
64 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
University Michigan
22.2% active rate
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
1567155
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Merwyn M. Kroll has carried New York bar registration 1567155 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 64 years on the register, no firm or business address is on file for this attorney. Educational background: UNIVERSITY MICHIGAN (45 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

Across a career spanning 64 years, Merwyn M. Kroll 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

Merwyn M. Kroll's 64 years since a 1962 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.

64 years on the New York bar

Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys

64 Top 1% higher than 99% of 284,296 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 · May 2026

University Michigan's active-bar rate

Of University Michigan's 45 alumni in the New York register, 22.2% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.

University Michigan alumni, active-bar rate

0%100%New York avg66%22.2%
University Michigan alumni, active-bar rate

The 1962 admission class today

Of the 1,468 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1962, 14.4% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.

0%20%40%60%80% Statewide, all years1962 class 66.2% 14.4% ▼ -78.2%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1962 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
1567155
Year Admitted
1962 (64 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
4
Next Registration
Jun 2026

Location & Contact

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Merwyn M. Kroll'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
Cohort Attorneys Share Profile relevance
Active in good standing 284,296
66.2%
This attorney is in 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.

Before you rely on this record

Merwyn M. Kroll'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 Merwyn Kroll licensed?

Merwyn Kroll is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Merwyn M. Kroll admitted to the bar?

Merwyn M. Kroll's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1962.

Where did Merwyn M. Kroll go to law school?

Merwyn M. Kroll attended UNIVERSITY MICHIGAN.

Is Merwyn M. Kroll in good standing?

Yes, Merwyn M. Kroll holds active bar status ("Currently registered").

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