New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Michael Zachary Cook
Northwestern University Pritzker alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2017, registered office in Washington, DC. This record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2017
- Admitted
- 9
- Years in bar
- 5495387
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Admitted in 2017, Michael Zachary Cook has built 9 years of active New York practice - more tenure than 12% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 9 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 88%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Northwestern University Pritzker
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Bar number 5495387 on the New York register belongs to Michael Zachary Cook, currently in active standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Groom Law Group, located in Washington, DC, ZIP 20006. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY PRITZKER.
State context & due diligence
Michael Zachary Cook is currently part of the New York bar's active cohort, a group the breakdown below sizes against the full register.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
9 years into an active New York practice since a 2017 admission, Michael Zachary Cook sits here on the statewide experience curve - taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.
9 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
9 Top 88% higher than 12% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
The 2017 admission class today
Of the 8,202 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2017, 91.3% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 5495387
- Year Admitted
- 2017 (9 yrs · mid-career)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Jul 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Groom Law Group
- City
- Washington, DC
- ZIP Code
- 20006
- Phone
- (443) 691-3107
Education
NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY PRITZKER
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Michael Zachary Cook'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 Cook licensed?
Michael Cook is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Michael Zachary Cook admitted to the bar?
Michael Zachary Cook has been on the New York bar register since 2017.
Where did Michael Zachary Cook go to law school?
Michael Zachary Cook attended NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY PRITZKER.
What company does Michael Zachary Cook work for?
Michael Zachary Cook is associated with Groom Law Group in Washington, DC.
Is Michael Zachary Cook in good standing?
Yes, Michael Zachary Cook holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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