New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1

Michael Kelly Ballew Jr.

University Of Chicago Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2020. This record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

2020
Admitted
6
Years in bar
5806567
NY reg #

The record in one line

Michael Kelly Ballew Jr. carries a "Delinquent" status on the New York bar register, on record since 2020 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.

6 yrs
since first admission to the bar
Suspended
current bar status: "Delinquent"
Law school
University Of Chicago Law School

Data updated August 2026

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Bar status
Delinquent
suspended
Year admitted
2020
6 years
Law school
University Of Chicago Law School
85.7% active rate
Registration
5806567
NY registration #

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Michael Kelly Ballew Jr. is registered as bar number 5806567 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Delinquent", suspended or delinquent, verify terms with the bar before engaging. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

No firm or business address is currently on file for this attorney. Educational background: University of Chicago Law School (1,442 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

A "Delinquent" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents, and how to verify current standing directly with the state bar.

How Michael compares to fellow University Of Chicago Law School alumni

Among the 1,261 University Of Chicago Law School graduates in the New York register, Michael Kelly Ballew Jr. is longer-tenured than 29%.

6 years vs. University Of Chicago Law School alumni

Years since admission - 1,261 NY-registered alumni of this school

6 Top 71% higher than 29% of 1,261 fellow alumni

This attorney 0 30 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 Chicago Law School's active-bar rate

Of University Of Chicago Law School's 1,442 alumni in the New York register, 85.7% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.

0%100%New York avg67%85.7%
University Of Chicago Law School alumni, active-bar rate

The 2020 admission class today

Of the 8,276 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2020, 75.4% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.

65%70%75%80% Statewide, all years2020 class 67.2% 75.4% ▲ +12.2%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 2020 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Delinquent
Registration Number
5806567
Year Admitted
2020 (6 yrs · mid-career)
Judicial Department
1
Next Registration
Oct 2026

Location & Contact

Phone
(865) 607-6538

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Michael Kelly Ballew Jr.'s current status, "Delinquent", places this record outside 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 outside 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 Michael Kelly Ballew Jr. with the closest admission year to 2020. 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

Michael Kelly Ballew Jr. carries a "Delinquent" status. Verify the exact scope and dates of this action directly with the state bar before acting on it.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Michael Ballew licensed?

Michael Ballew is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Michael Kelly Ballew Jr. admitted to the bar?

Michael Kelly Ballew Jr. has been on the New York bar register since 2020.

Where did Michael Kelly Ballew Jr. go to law school?

Michael Kelly Ballew Jr. attended University of Chicago Law School.

Is Michael Kelly Ballew Jr. in good standing?

No, Michael Kelly Ballew Jr. carries a "Delinquent" status, not active standing. Confirm the exact scope directly with the state bar before engaging.

Cite this page & disclosure

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