New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4
Michael John Cleary
John Marshall alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1992. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1992
- Admitted
- 34
- Years in bar
- 2482859
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Michael John Cleary carries a "Disbarred" status on the New York bar register, on record since 1992 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.
- 34 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Disbarred
- current bar status: "Disbarred"
- Law school
- John Marshall
Data updated August 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Michael John Cleary is registered as bar number 2482859 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Disbarred", license revoked. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 4, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
No firm or business address is on record, despite 34 years on the register. Educational background: JOHN MARSHALL (143 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
A "Disbarred" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents, and how to verify current standing directly with the state bar.
How Michael compares to fellow John Marshall alumni
Among the 129 John Marshall graduates in the New York register, Michael John Cleary is longer-tenured than 22%.
34 years vs. John Marshall alumni
Years since admission - 129 NY-registered alumni of this school
34 Top 78% higher than 22% of 129 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 · August 2026
John Marshall's active-bar rate
Of John Marshall's 143 alumni in the New York register, 57.3% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
The 1992 admission class today
Of the 6,498 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1992, 59.2% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Disbarred
- Registration Number
- 2482859
- Year Admitted
- 1992 (34 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 4
Location & Contact
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Michael John Cleary's current status, "Disbarred", places this record outside 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 John Marshall alumni
Fellow alumni on the NY register whose admission year is closest to 1992 .
Same admission year (1992), other cities
NY-registered attorneys admitted in 1992 whose listed office city differs from this record, a vintage cohort, not a neighborhood list.
Nationwide attorneys with similar admission year or city registry density
Out-of-state NY bar peers for Michael John Cleary with the closest admission year to 1992. Distinct from same-firm, fellow-alumni, and same-year other-city strips above.
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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Michael John Cleary carries a "Disbarred" status. Verify the exact scope and dates of this action directly with the state bar before acting on it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Michael Cleary licensed?
Michael Cleary is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Michael John Cleary admitted to the bar?
Michael John Cleary's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1992.
Where did Michael John Cleary go to law school?
Michael John Cleary attended JOHN MARSHALL.
Is Michael John Cleary in good standing?
No, Michael John Cleary carries a "Disbarred" status, not active standing. Confirm the exact scope directly with the state bar before engaging.
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Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.