New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Michael Andrew Cheah
University Of Toronto Faculty Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2001, registered office in Lexington, MA. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2001
- Admitted
- 25
- Years in bar
- 3949815
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 25 years on the register since a 2001 admission, Michael Andrew Cheah ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 61% of the currently-active bar.
- 25 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 39%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- University Of Toronto Faculty Of Law
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 3949815 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Michael Andrew Cheah, a veteran practitioner still in active good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Backlight Parent Corporation, located in Lexington, MA, ZIP 02420. Educational background: University of Toronto Faculty of Law (311 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 25 years on the register, Michael Andrew Cheah still falls within the New York bar's active cohort, a share of the register detailed further below.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Few active New York attorneys match Michael Andrew Cheah's 25 years since admission in 2001. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
25 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
25 Top 39% higher than 61% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How Michael compares to fellow University Of Toronto Faculty Of Law alumni
Among the 165 University Of Toronto Faculty Of Law graduates in the New York register, Michael Andrew Cheah is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
25 years vs. University Of Toronto Faculty Of Law alumni
Years since admission - 165 NY-registered alumni of this school
25 Top 1% higher than 99% of 165 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
University Of Toronto Faculty Of Law's active-bar rate
Of University Of Toronto Faculty Of Law's 311 alumni in the New York register, 87% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
University Of Toronto Faculty Of Law alumni, active-bar rate
The 2001 admission class today
Of the 7,416 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2001, 80% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 3949815
- Year Admitted
- 2001 (25 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Jan 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Backlight Parent Corporation
- City
- Lexington, MA
- ZIP Code
- 02420
- Phone
- (917) 405-8076
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Michael Andrew Cheah'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
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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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Michael Cheah licensed?
Michael Cheah is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Michael Andrew Cheah admitted to the bar?
Michael Andrew Cheah's admission to the New York bar dates back to 2001.
Where did Michael Andrew Cheah go to law school?
Michael Andrew Cheah attended University of Toronto Faculty of Law.
What company does Michael Andrew Cheah work for?
Michael Andrew Cheah is associated with Backlight Parent Corporation in Lexington, MA.
Is Michael Andrew Cheah in good standing?
Yes, Michael Andrew Cheah holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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