New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Michael Anthony Cretella
University Of Akron, School Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2013, registered office in Hawthorne, NJ. This record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2013
- Admitted
- 13
- Years in bar
- 5193206
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Admitted in 2013, Michael Anthony Cretella has built 13 years of active New York practice - more tenure than 24% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 13 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 76%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- University Of Akron, School Of Law
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Bar number 5193206 on the New York register belongs to Michael Anthony Cretella, 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 Poff & Weber LLC, located in Hawthorne, NJ, ZIP 07506. Educational background: UNIVERSITY OF AKRON, SCHOOL OF LAW.
State context & due diligence
Michael Anthony Cretella 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
13 years into an active New York practice since a 2013 admission, Michael Anthony Cretella sits here on the statewide experience curve - taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.
13 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
13 Top 76% higher than 24% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
The 2013 admission class today
Of the 10,251 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2013, 87.8% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 5193206
- Year Admitted
- 2013 (13 yrs · mid-career)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Jul 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Poff & Weber LLC
- City
- Hawthorne, NJ
- ZIP Code
- 07506
- Phone
- (330) 807-3971
Education
UNIVERSITY OF AKRON, SCHOOL OF LAW
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Michael Anthony Cretella'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 Cretella licensed?
Michael Cretella is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Michael Anthony Cretella admitted to the bar?
Michael Anthony Cretella has been on the New York bar register since 2013.
Where did Michael Anthony Cretella go to law school?
Michael Anthony Cretella attended UNIVERSITY OF AKRON, SCHOOL OF LAW.
What company does Michael Anthony Cretella work for?
Michael Anthony Cretella is associated with Poff & Weber LLC in Hawthorne, NJ.
Is Michael Anthony Cretella in good standing?
Yes, Michael Anthony Cretella 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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