New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Michael Robert Butchen
St Johns alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1979, registered office in New York, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1979
- Admitted
- 47
- Years in bar
- 1155845
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Michael Robert Butchen appears in the New York attorney register with a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", on record since 1979 - an administrative designation rather than discipline, but confirm current standing with the state bar.
- 47 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Pending-renewal
- current bar status: "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday"
- Law school
- St Johns
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Michael Robert Butchen is registered as bar number 1155845 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 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under New York County Defender Services, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10038. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: ST JOHNS (3,079 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 St Johns alumni
Among the 1,577 St Johns graduates in the New York register, Michael Robert Butchen is longer-tenured than 73% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
47 years vs. St Johns alumni
Years since admission - 1,577 NY-registered alumni of this school
47 Top 27% higher than 73% of 1,577 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
St Johns's active-bar rate
Of St Johns's 3,079 alumni in the New York register, 36.9% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
St Johns alumni, active-bar rate
The 1979 admission class today
Of the 3,974 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1979, 53% 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
- 1155845
- Year Admitted
- 1979 (47 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Mar 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- New York County Defender Services
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10038
- Phone
- (212) 803-5100
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Michael Robert Butchen'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 Robert Butchen 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 Butchen licensed?
Michael Butchen is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Michael Robert Butchen admitted to the bar?
Michael Robert Butchen's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1979.
Where did Michael Robert Butchen go to law school?
Michael Robert Butchen attended ST JOHNS.
What company does Michael Robert Butchen work for?
Michael Robert Butchen is associated with New York County Defender Services in New York, NY.
Is Michael Robert Butchen in good standing?
Not currently, Michael Robert Butchen's listed status is "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", not active standing. Confirm current status with the state bar.
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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