New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3

Michael F. Buckley

Cornell alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1968, registered office in Rochester, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

1968
Admitted
58
Years in bar
1482488
NY reg #

The record in one line

Michael F. Buckley has spent 58 years on the register since admission in 1968, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 98% tenure percentile.

58 yrs
in active practice since admission
Active
current bar status: "Currently registered"
Top 2%
by tenure among active NY attorneys
Law school
Cornell

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
1968
58 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
Cornell
49.5% active rate
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
1482488
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Michael F. Buckley has carried New York bar registration 1482488 for the better part of a career, still active and 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 Boylan Code LLP, located in Rochester, NY (Monroe County), ZIP 14620. 4 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: CORNELL (2,756 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

Across a career spanning 58 years, Michael F. Buckley has remained part of the New York bar's active cohort, a share of the register detailed further below.

Experience vs. the active New York bar

Michael F. Buckley's 58 years since a 1968 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.

58 years on the New York bar

Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys

58 Top 2% higher than 98% of 284,296 active NY attorneys

This attorney 0 80 every active NY attorney, bucketed by value

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 Cornell alumni

Among the 1,224 Cornell graduates in the New York register, Michael F. Buckley is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.

58 years vs. Cornell alumni

Years since admission - 1,224 NY-registered alumni of this school

58 Top 1% higher than 99% of 1,224 fellow alumni

This attorney 5 40 every registered alum of this school, bucketed by value

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's active-bar rate

Of Cornell's 2,756 alumni in the New York register, 49.5% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.

Cornell alumni, active-bar rate

0%100%New York avg66%49.5%
Cornell alumni, active-bar rate

The 1968 admission class today

Of the 1,871 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1968, 32.9% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.

20%30%40%50%60%70% Statewide, all years1968 class 66.2% 32.9% ▼ -50.3%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1968 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
1482488
Year Admitted
1968 (58 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
3
Next Registration
Nov 2026

Location & Contact

Company
Boylan Code LLP
County
Monroe
ZIP Code
14620
Phone
(585) 238-3504

Education

CORNELL

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Michael F. Buckley'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
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 F. Buckley's "Currently registered" listing confirms bar standing only, it is a registration fact to verify, not a verdict on quality or competence.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Michael Buckley licensed?

Michael Buckley is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Michael F. Buckley admitted to the bar?

Michael F. Buckley's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1968.

Where did Michael F. Buckley go to law school?

Michael F. Buckley attended CORNELL.

What company does Michael F. Buckley work for?

Michael F. Buckley is associated with Boylan Code LLP in Rochester, NY.

Is Michael F. Buckley in good standing?

Yes, Michael F. Buckley holds active bar status ("Currently registered").

Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.