New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Michael Craig Bonafede
Cornell Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2004, registered office in Long Beach, CA. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2004
- Admitted
- 22
- Years in bar
- 4264677
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Michael Craig Bonafede appears in the New York attorney register with a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", on record since 2004 - an administrative designation rather than discipline, but confirm current standing with the state bar.
- 22 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Pending-renewal
- current bar status: "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday"
- Law school
- Cornell Law School
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Michael Craig Bonafede is registered as bar number 4264677 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", a routine periodic-renewal reminder, not discipline. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Chorus Innovations, Inc., located in Long Beach, CA, ZIP 90808. Educational background: Cornell Law School (4,728 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
A "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort for now. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents.
How Michael compares to fellow Cornell Law School alumni
Among the 3,422 Cornell Law School graduates in the New York register, Michael Craig Bonafede is longer-tenured than 86% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
22 years vs. Cornell Law School alumni
Years since admission - 3,422 NY-registered alumni of this school
22 Top 14% higher than 86% of 3,422 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
Cornell Law School's active-bar rate
Of Cornell Law School's 4,728 alumni in the New York register, 75.4% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Cornell Law School alumni, active-bar rate
The 2004 admission class today
Of the 8,407 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2004, 65.8% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday
- Registration Number
- 4264677
- Year Admitted
- 2004 (22 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Apr 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Chorus Innovations, Inc.
- City
- Long Beach, CA
- ZIP Code
- 90808
- Phone
- (917) 992-8518
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Michael Craig Bonafede's current status, "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", places this record outside 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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Michael Craig Bonafede is currently listed as "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", treat that as a registration fact to confirm, not a verdict on quality.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Michael Bonafede licensed?
Michael Bonafede is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Michael Craig Bonafede admitted to the bar?
Michael Craig Bonafede was admitted to the bar in 2004.
Where did Michael Craig Bonafede go to law school?
Michael Craig Bonafede attended Cornell Law School.
What company does Michael Craig Bonafede work for?
Michael Craig Bonafede is associated with Chorus Innovations, Inc. in Long Beach, CA.
Is Michael Craig Bonafede in good standing?
Not currently, Michael Craig Bonafede's listed status is "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", not active standing. Confirm current status with the state bar.
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