New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Michael B. Cheatham
Touro College Law Center alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2002, registered office in Brooklyn, NY. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2002
- Admitted
- 24
- Years in bar
- 4025961
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Michael B. Cheatham 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"
- Top 49%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Touro College Law Center
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Michael B. Cheatham carries New York bar registration 4025961, an established, active practitioner in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Michael B. Cheatham, Esq. Attorney & Counselor At Law, located in Brooklyn, NY (Kings County), ZIP 11231. Educational background: TOURO COLLEGE LAW CENTER (26 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
With an established practice on record, Michael B. Cheatham 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 B. Cheatham was admitted in 2002, giving 24 years on the New York register. The histogram places that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state, taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.
24 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
24 Top 49% higher than 51% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
Touro College Law Center's active-bar rate
Of Touro College Law Center's 26 alumni in the New York register, 57.7% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Touro College Law Center alumni, active-bar rate
The 2002 admission class today
Of the 7,981 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2002, 65.2% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 4025961
- Year Admitted
- 2002 (24 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Oct 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Michael B. Cheatham, Esq. Attorney & Counselor At Law
- City
- Brooklyn, NY
- County
- Kings
- ZIP Code
- 11231
- Phone
- (718) 243-0900
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Michael B. Cheatham'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 Cheatham licensed?
Michael Cheatham is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Michael B. Cheatham admitted to the bar?
Michael B. Cheatham was admitted to the bar in 2002.
Where did Michael B. Cheatham go to law school?
Michael B. Cheatham attended TOURO COLLEGE LAW CENTER.
What company does Michael B. Cheatham work for?
Michael B. Cheatham is associated with Michael B. Cheatham, Esq. Attorney & Counselor At Law in Brooklyn, NY.
Is Michael B. Cheatham in good standing?
Yes, Michael B. Cheatham 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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