New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1

Michael P. Bonchonsky

Seton Hall Newark Nj alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1978. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

1978
Admitted
48
Years in bar
1796168
NY reg #

The record in one line

Michael P. Bonchonsky carries a "Suspended, due to reregister" status on the New York bar register, on record since 1978 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.

48 yrs
since first admission to the bar
Suspended
current bar status: "Suspended, due to reregister"
Law school
Seton Hall Newark Nj

Data updated September 2026

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Bar status
Suspended, due to reregister
suspended
Year admitted
1978
48 years
Law school
Seton Hall Newark Nj
Registration
1796168
NY registration #

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Michael P. Bonchonsky is registered as bar number 1796168 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Suspended, due to reregister", 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

Even after 48 years on the register, no firm or business address is on file for this attorney. Educational background: SETON HALL NEWARK NJ.

State context & due diligence

A "Suspended, due to reregister" 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.

The 1978 admission class today

Of the 3,834 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1978, 51.7% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.

50%55%60%65%70% Statewide, all years1978 class 67.2% 51.7% ▼ -23.1%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1978 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Suspended, due to reregister
Registration Number
1796168
Year Admitted
1978 (48 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
1
Next Registration
Aug 2026

Location & Contact

Education

SETON HALL NEWARK NJ

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Michael P. Bonchonsky's current status, "Suspended, due to reregister", 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 P. Bonchonsky with the closest admission year to 1978. 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 P. Bonchonsky carries a "Suspended, due to reregister" 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 Bonchonsky licensed?

Michael Bonchonsky is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Michael P. Bonchonsky admitted to the bar?

Michael P. Bonchonsky's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1978.

Where did Michael P. Bonchonsky go to law school?

Michael P. Bonchonsky attended SETON HALL NEWARK NJ.

Is Michael P. Bonchonsky in good standing?

No, Michael P. Bonchonsky carries a "Suspended, due to reregister" 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.