New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Michael West Brooks
American Univ alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1996, registered office in Palm Springs, CA. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1996
- Admitted
- 30
- Years in bar
- 2743417
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Michael West Brooks carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status on the New York bar register, on record since 1996 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.
- 30 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Suspended
- current bar status: "Suspended, delinquent"
- Law school
- American Univ
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Michael West Brooks is registered as bar number 2743417 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Suspended, delinquent", 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
Practice address is listed under Sanger & Manes, LLP, located in Palm Springs, CA, ZIP 92262. Educational background: AMERICAN UNIV (72 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
A "Suspended, delinquent" 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.
How Michael compares to fellow American Univ alumni
Among the 58 American Univ graduates in the New York register, Michael West Brooks is longer-tenured than 28% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
30 years vs. American Univ alumni
Years since admission - 58 NY-registered alumni of this school
30 Top 72% higher than 28% of 58 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
American Univ's active-bar rate
Of American Univ's 72 alumni in the New York register, 53.4% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
American Univ alumni, active-bar rate
The 1996 admission class today
Of the 6,887 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1996, 62.7% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Suspended, delinquent
- Registration Number
- 2743417
- Year Admitted
- 1996 (30 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Oct 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Sanger & Manes, LLP
- City
- Palm Springs, CA
- ZIP Code
- 92262
- Phone
- (760) 320-7421
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Michael West Brooks's current status, "Suspended, delinquent", 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 West Brooks carries a "Suspended, delinquent" 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 Brooks licensed?
Michael Brooks is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Michael West Brooks admitted to the bar?
Michael West Brooks's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1996.
Where did Michael West Brooks go to law school?
Michael West Brooks attended AMERICAN UNIV.
What company does Michael West Brooks work for?
Michael West Brooks is associated with Sanger & Manes, LLP in Palm Springs, CA.
Is Michael West Brooks in good standing?
No, Michael West Brooks carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status, not active standing. Confirm the exact scope directly with the state bar before engaging.
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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