New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2

Michael I. Cohen

Yeshiva University Cardozo School Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1985, registered office in Farmingdale, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

1985
Admitted
41
Years in bar
1986728
NY reg #

The record in one line

Michael I. Cohen has spent 41 years on the register since admission in 1985, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 86% tenure percentile.

41 yrs
in active practice since admission
Active
current bar status: "Currently registered"
#29 of 204
by tenure in Farmingdale office peers
Law school
Yeshiva University Cardozo School Of Law

Data updated August 2026

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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Year admitted
1985
41 years
Law school
Yeshiva University Cardozo School Of Law
87.4% active rate
Registration
1986728
NY registration #

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Michael I. Cohen has carried New York bar registration 1986728 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

Practice address is listed under Michael I. Cohen, located in Farmingdale, NY (Nassau County), ZIP 11735. Educational background: Yeshiva University Cardozo School of Law (4,218 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

Across a career spanning 41 years, Michael I. 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 I. Cohen's 41 years since a 1985 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.

41 years on the New York bar

Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys

41 Top 14% higher than 86% of 290,787 active NY attorneys

This attorney 0 80 every active NY attorney, bucketed by value

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 · August 2026

Tenure among Farmingdale, NY office peers

Most of the 204 NY-registered attorneys in Farmingdale, NY outrank Michael I. Cohen on tenure; this record sits at the 14th local percentile (rank #29). See the Farmingdale attorney directory .

Local rank
#29
City cohort
204
Local percentile
14th
Admitted
1985

Nearest tenure peers in Farmingdale

How local rank is computed

Rank uses years since NY-bar admission among non-deceased registry rows that list the same office city and state, a local placement, not a statewide claim. Source: NY Office of Court Administration Attorney Registration · as of August 2026. Derived local rank, not published upstream.

How Michael compares to fellow Yeshiva University Cardozo School Of Law alumni

Among the 3,703 Yeshiva University Cardozo School Of Law graduates in the New York register, Michael I. Cohen is longer-tenured than 99%.

41 years vs. Yeshiva University Cardozo School Of Law alumni

Years since admission - 3,703 NY-registered alumni of this school

41 Top 1% higher than 99% of 3,703 fellow alumni

This attorney 0 30 every registered alum of this school, bucketed by value

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

Yeshiva University Cardozo School Of Law's active-bar rate

Of Yeshiva University Cardozo School Of Law's 4,218 alumni in the New York register, 87.4% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.

Yeshiva University Cardozo School Of Law alumni, active-bar rate

0%100%New York avg67%87.4%
Yeshiva University Cardozo School Of Law alumni, active-bar rate

The 1985 admission class today

Of the 6,046 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1985, 70.6% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.

66%68%70%72% Statewide, all years1985 class 67.2% 70.6% ▲ +5.1%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1985 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
1986728
Year Admitted
1985 (41 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
2
Next Registration
Jan 2027

Location & Contact

Company
Michael I. Cohen
County
Nassau
ZIP Code
11735
Phone
(917) 902-3409

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Michael I. Cohen's current status, "Currently registered", places this attorney in the 67.2% of the 432,625-attorney New York register currently marked active.

Full statewide breakdown & source note
Cohort Attorneys Share Profile relevance
Active in good standing 290,787
67.2%
This attorney is in this cohort
Other / inactive / discipline 141,838
32.8%
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Total registered 432,625 100.0% Full New York bar register

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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Before you rely on this record

Michael I. Cohen's "Currently registered" listing confirms bar standing only, it is a registration fact to verify, not a verdict on quality or competence.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Michael Cohen licensed?

Michael Cohen is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Michael I. Cohen admitted to the bar?

Michael I. Cohen's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1985.

Where did Michael I. Cohen go to law school?

Michael I. Cohen attended Yeshiva University Cardozo School of Law.

What company does Michael I. Cohen work for?

Michael I. Cohen is associated with Michael I. Cohen in Farmingdale, NY.

Is Michael I. Cohen in good standing?

Yes, Michael I. Cohen holds active bar status ("Currently registered").

Cite this page & disclosure

Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.