New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Michael Edward Cohen
University Of Toledo alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1979, registered office in Merrick, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1979
- Admitted
- 47
- Years in bar
- 1675016
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Michael Edward Cohen has spent 47 years on the register since admission in 1979, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 92% tenure percentile.
- 47 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 8%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- University Of Toledo
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Michael Edward Cohen has carried New York bar registration 1675016 for the better part of a career, still active and in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
The attorney's registration lists a business address in Merrick, NY (Nassau County), ZIP 11566. Educational background: UNIVERSITY OF TOLEDO (223 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 47 years, Michael Edward Cohen has remained part of the New York bar's active cohort, a share of the register detailed further below.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Michael Edward Cohen's 47 years since a 1979 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
47 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
47 Top 8% higher than 92% 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 Toledo alumni
Among the 124 University Of Toledo graduates in the New York register, Michael Edward Cohen is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
47 years vs. University Of Toledo alumni
Years since admission - 124 NY-registered alumni of this school
47 Top 1% higher than 99% of 124 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
University Of Toledo's active-bar rate
Of University Of Toledo's 223 alumni in the New York register, 65.9% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
University Of Toledo alumni, active-bar rate
The 1979 admission class today
Of the 3,974 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1979, 53% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1675016
- Year Admitted
- 1979 (47 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Jun 2026
Location & Contact
- City
- Merrick, NY
- County
- Nassau
- ZIP Code
- 11566
- Phone
- (516) 867-1904
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Michael Edward Cohen'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 Cohen licensed?
Michael Cohen is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Michael Edward Cohen admitted to the bar?
Michael Edward Cohen's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1979.
Where did Michael Edward Cohen go to law school?
Michael Edward Cohen attended UNIVERSITY OF TOLEDO.
Is Michael Edward Cohen in good standing?
Yes, Michael Edward Cohen 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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