New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4
Michael John Colitz
American University Washington College alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1967. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1967
- Admitted
- 59
- Years in bar
- 2830453
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Michael John Colitz's New York bar registration is a historical record only, listed with status "Deceased", on record since 1967 - this entry does not reflect an active practice.
- 59 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Deceased
- current bar status: "Deceased"
- Law school
- American University Washington College
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Michael John Colitz is registered as bar number 2830453 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Deceased", a historical record only. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 4, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Even after 59 years on the register, no firm or business address is on file for this attorney. Educational background: AMERICAN UNIVERSITY WASHINGTON COLLEGE (165 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
This is a historical New York bar record; it does not count toward the state's currently-active cohort shown below.
How Michael compares to fellow American University Washington College alumni
Among the 129 American University Washington College graduates in the New York register, Michael John Colitz is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
59 years vs. American University Washington College alumni
Years since admission - 129 NY-registered alumni of this school
59 Top 1% higher than 99% of 129 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
American University Washington College's active-bar rate
Of American University Washington College's 165 alumni in the New York register, 71.3% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
American University Washington College alumni, active-bar rate
The 1967 admission class today
Of the 1,782 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1967, 32.2% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Deceased
- Registration Number
- 2830453
- Year Admitted
- 1967 (59 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 4
Location & Contact
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Michael John Colitz's current status, "Deceased", places this record outside 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 Colitz licensed?
Michael Colitz is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Michael John Colitz admitted to the bar?
Michael John Colitz's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1967.
Where did Michael John Colitz go to law school?
Michael John Colitz attended AMERICAN UNIVERSITY WASHINGTON COLLEGE.
Is Michael John Colitz in good standing?
Michael John Colitz's record is historical only ("Deceased"), it predates any current-standing question.
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