New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Michael Joseph Benke
University Of California Berkeley School Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2011, registered office in San Diego, CA. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2011
- Admitted
- 15
- Years in bar
- 4947115
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Michael Joseph Benke has held an active New York bar license for 15 years - admitted in 2011, longer-tenured than 37% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 15 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 63%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- University Of California Berkeley School Of Law
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Michael Joseph Benke carries New York bar registration 4947115, an established, active practitioner in good 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 Casey Gerry LLP, located in San Diego, CA, ZIP 92101. Educational background: University of California Berkeley School of Law.
State context & due diligence
With an established practice on record, Michael Joseph Benke remains inside the New York bar's active cohort - see below for how that share of the register compares.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Michael Joseph Benke was admitted in 2011, giving 15 years on the New York register. The histogram places that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state, taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.
15 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
15 Top 63% higher than 37% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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
How Michael compares to fellow University Of California Berkeley School Of Law alumni
Among the 1,171 University Of California Berkeley School Of Law graduates in the New York register, Michael Joseph Benke is longer-tenured than 81% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
15 years vs. University Of California Berkeley School Of Law alumni
Years since admission - 1,171 NY-registered alumni of this school
15 Top 19% higher than 81% of 1,171 fellow alumni
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
The 2011 admission class today
Of the 9,856 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2011, 85.9% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 4947115
- Year Admitted
- 2011 (15 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Jan 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Casey Gerry LLP
- City
- San Diego, CA
- ZIP Code
- 92101
- Phone
- (619) 238-1811
Education
University of California Berkeley School of Law
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Michael Joseph Benke'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 Benke licensed?
Michael Benke is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Michael Joseph Benke admitted to the bar?
Michael Joseph Benke was admitted to the bar in 2011.
Where did Michael Joseph Benke go to law school?
Michael Joseph Benke attended University of California Berkeley School of Law.
What company does Michael Joseph Benke work for?
Michael Joseph Benke is associated with Casey Gerry LLP in San Diego, CA.
Is Michael Joseph Benke in good standing?
Yes, Michael Joseph Benke 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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