New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Michael Squillace Cleary
St. John'S University School Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2007, registered office in New York, NY. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2007
- Admitted
- 19
- Years in bar
- 4530168
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Michael Squillace Cleary has held an active New York bar license for 19 years - admitted in 2007, longer-tenured than 37% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 19 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 63%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- St. John'S University School Of Law
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Michael Squillace Cleary carries New York bar registration 4530168, 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 Mendes & Mount, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10019. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: St. John's University School of Law (4,128 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
With an established practice on record, Michael Squillace Cleary 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 Squillace Cleary was admitted in 2007, giving 19 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.
19 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
19 Top 63% higher than 37% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more active NY attorneys. 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
How Michael compares to fellow St. John'S University School Of Law alumni
Among the 2,642 St. John'S University School Of Law graduates in the New York register, Michael Squillace Cleary is longer-tenured than 67% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
19 years vs. St. John'S University School Of Law alumni
Years since admission - 2,642 NY-registered alumni of this school
19 Top 33% higher than 67% of 2,642 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. John'S University School Of Law's active-bar rate
Of St. John'S University School Of Law's 4,128 alumni in the New York register, 85.2% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
St. John'S University School Of Law alumni, active-bar rate
The 2007 admission class today
Of the 8,913 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2007, 85% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 4530168
- Year Admitted
- 2007 (19 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Mar 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Mendes & Mount
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10019
- Phone
- (212) 261-8117
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Michael Squillace Cleary'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 Cleary licensed?
Michael Cleary is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Michael Squillace Cleary admitted to the bar?
Michael Squillace Cleary was admitted to the bar in 2007.
Where did Michael Squillace Cleary go to law school?
Michael Squillace Cleary attended St. John's University School of Law.
What company does Michael Squillace Cleary work for?
Michael Squillace Cleary is associated with Mendes & Mount in New York, NY.
Is Michael Squillace Cleary in good standing?
Yes, Michael Squillace Cleary 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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