New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Michael James Barfield
George Washington University Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2017, registered office in New Windsor, NY. This record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2017
- Admitted
- 9
- Years in bar
- 5510375
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Admitted in 2017, Michael James Barfield has built 9 years of active New York practice - more tenure than 12% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 9 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 88%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- George Washington University Law School
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Bar number 5510375 on the New York register belongs to Michael James Barfield, currently in active standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Drake Loeb PLLC, located in New Windsor, NY (Orange County), ZIP 12553. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: George Washington University Law School (2,608 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Michael James Barfield 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
9 years into an active New York practice since a 2017 admission, Michael James Barfield sits here on the statewide experience curve - taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.
9 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
9 Top 88% higher than 12% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How Michael compares to fellow George Washington University Law School alumni
Among the 2,281 George Washington University Law School graduates in the New York register, Michael James Barfield is longer-tenured than 29% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
9 years vs. George Washington University Law School alumni
Years since admission - 2,281 NY-registered alumni of this school
9 Top 71% higher than 29% of 2,281 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
George Washington University Law School's active-bar rate
Of George Washington University Law School's 2,608 alumni in the New York register, 83.1% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
George Washington University Law School alumni, active-bar rate
The 2017 admission class today
Of the 8,202 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2017, 91.3% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 5510375
- Year Admitted
- 2017 (9 yrs · mid-career)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Sep 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Drake Loeb PLLC
- City
- New Windsor, NY
- County
- Orange
- ZIP Code
- 12553
- Phone
- (845) 561-0550
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Michael James Barfield'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 Michael Barfield licensed?
Michael Barfield is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Michael James Barfield admitted to the bar?
Michael James Barfield has been on the New York bar register since 2017.
Where did Michael James Barfield go to law school?
Michael James Barfield attended George Washington University Law School.
What company does Michael James Barfield work for?
Michael James Barfield is associated with Drake Loeb PLLC in New Windsor, NY.
Is Michael James Barfield in good standing?
Yes, Michael James Barfield 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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