New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Michael James Chang
University Of Connecticut School Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2002, registered office in Milford, CT. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2002
- Admitted
- 24
- Years in bar
- 4024261
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Michael James Chang has held an active New York bar license for 24 years - admitted in 2002, longer-tenured than 51% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 24 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- #24 of 57
- by tenure in Milford office peers
- Law school
- University Of Connecticut School Of Law
Data updated August 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Michael James Chang carries New York bar registration 4024261, an established, active practitioner 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 Michael J. Chang, LLC, located in Milford, CT, ZIP 06460. Educational background: UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT SCHOOL OF LAW (899 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
With an established practice on record, Michael James Chang remains inside the New York bar's active cohort - see below for how that share of the register compares.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Michael James Chang was admitted in 2002, giving 24 years on the New York register.
24 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
24 Top 49% higher than 51% of 290,787 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · August 2026
Tenure among Milford, CT office peers
Against Milford, CT's 57-attorney NY register cohort, Michael James Chang lands at the 40th tenure percentile (rank #24). See the Milford attorney directory .
- Local rank
- #24
- City cohort
- 57
- Local percentile
- 40th
- Admitted
- 2002
Nearest tenure peers in Milford
- Christopher Louis Chandler admitted 2002 · 24 yr
- Tara Justine Galbo admitted 2002 · 24 yr
- George William O'Connell admitted 2002 · 24 yr
- Adam G. Schweickert Iii admitted 2002 · 24 yr
How local rank is computed
Rank uses years since NY-bar admission among non-deceased registry rows that list the same office city and state, a local placement, not a statewide claim. Source: NY Office of Court Administration Attorney Registration · as of August 2026. Derived local rank, not published upstream.
University Of Connecticut School Of Law's active-bar rate
Of University Of Connecticut School Of Law's 899 alumni in the New York register, 83.1% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
The 2002 admission class today
Of the 7,981 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2002, 64.4% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 4024261
- Year Admitted
- 2002 (24 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Apr 2028
Location & Contact
- Company
- Michael J. Chang, LLC
- City
- Milford, CT
- ZIP Code
- 06460
- Phone
- (203) 877-7961
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Michael James Chang's current status, "Currently registered", places this attorney in the 67.2% of the 432,625-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.
Near-tenure University Of Connecticut School Of Law alumni
Fellow alumni on the NY register whose admission year is closest to 2002 (excluding same-firm colleagues above).
Same admission year (2002), other cities
NY-registered attorneys admitted in 2002 whose listed office city differs from Milford, a vintage cohort, not a neighborhood list.
Nationwide attorneys with similar admission year or city registry density
Two non-geo peer axes for Michael James Chang: closest NY bar admission year outside CT, and closest out-of-state office cities by how many NY-registered attorneys they list (~58 here). Distinct from same-firm, fellow-alumni, and same-year other-city strips above.
Similar admission year (~2002)
Counts come from the NY State Office of Court Administration registration extract; peers are not a competence or practice-area ranking.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Michael Chang licensed?
Michael Chang is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Michael James Chang admitted to the bar?
Michael James Chang was admitted to the bar in 2002.
Where did Michael James Chang go to law school?
Michael James Chang attended UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT SCHOOL OF LAW.
What company does Michael James Chang work for?
Michael James Chang is associated with Michael J. Chang, LLC in Milford, CT.
Is Michael James Chang in good standing?
Yes, Michael James Chang holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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