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. Status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration registry.

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
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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
2011
15 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
University Of California Berkeley School Of Law
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
4947115
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number
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New York has 429,620 registered attorneys, of which 284,296 are currently active.

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Michael Joseph Benke is registered as bar number 4947115 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Currently registered", which indicates the attorney is currently authorized to practice law and is in good standing for registration purposes. The attorney was admitted to the bar in 2011, representing roughly 15 years since admission — a useful signal when weighing depth of practical experience against fee expectations. 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, one of the admissions credentials used by the bar to verify qualification for licensure.

State context & due diligence

For benchmarking context, New York has 429,620 registered attorneys statewide, of which 284,296 (66.2%) are actively registered — this attorney's "Currently registered" status places them within the active cohort. Bar registration status alone does not confirm competence, specialty, or fit for a specific legal matter — it confirms only that the attorney has met the bar's registration requirements as of the last reporting cycle. Before engaging any attorney, verify their current standing directly with the state bar, review any discipline history through official channels, confirm fee structure in writing, and ask about specific experience handling matters similar to yours. Public profiles like this one are a starting point for due diligence, not a substitute for it.

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

0–5: 32,969 active NY attorneys (12%). Below this entry. 5–10: 35,324 active NY attorneys (12%). Below this entry. 10–15: 37,359 active NY attorneys (13%). Below this entry. 15–20: 38,301 active NY attorneys (13%). This entry sits in this band. 20–25: 30,322 active NY attorneys (11%). Above this entry. 25–30: 26,950 active NY attorneys (9%). Above this entry. 30–35: 22,362 active NY attorneys (8%). Above this entry. 35–40: 20,427 active NY attorneys (7%). Above this entry. 40–45: 17,284 active NY attorneys (6%). Above this entry. 45–50: 11,205 active NY attorneys (4%). Above this entry. 50–55: 6,424 active NY attorneys (2%). Above this entry. 55–60: 3,176 active NY attorneys (1%). Above this entry. 60–65: 1,461 active NY attorneys (1%). Above this entry. 65–70: 568 active NY attorneys (0%). Above this entry. 70–75: 139 active NY attorneys (0%). Above this entry. 75–80: 25 active NY attorneys (0%). Above this entry. This attorney 0 80 every active NY attorney, bucketed by value

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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

0–5: 427 fellow alumni (36%). Below this entry. 5–10: 392 fellow alumni (33%). Below this entry. 10–15: 126 fellow alumni (11%). Below this entry. 15–20: 113 fellow alumni (10%). This entry sits in this band. 20–25: 81 fellow alumni (7%). Above this entry. 25–30: 32 fellow alumni (3%). Above this entry. This attorney 0 30 every registered alum of this school, bucketed by value

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Source NY Office of Court Administration — Attorney Registration · May 2026

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

Bar status reference for the 429,620 attorneys registered in this jurisdiction. Michael Joseph Benke's current status is "Currently registered".

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.

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Before you rely on this record

Michael Joseph Benke is currently listed as "Currently registered" — treat that as a registration fact to confirm, not a verdict on quality.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Michael Benke licensed?

Michael Benke is licensed in New York. Their current bar status is "Currently registered".

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 has a current registration status of "Currently registered", indicating active standing with the bar.

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