New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Michael J. Critelli
Harvard Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1982, registered office in Darien, CT. Status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration registry.
- 1982
- Admitted
- 44
- Years in bar
- 1828300
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Michael J. Critelli appears in the New York attorney register with a current status of "Suspended, currently registered", on record since 1982. This reflects registration only, confirm current standing with the state bar.
- 44 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Suspended
- current bar status: "Suspended, currently registered"
- Law school
- Harvard Law School
New York has 429,620 registered attorneys, of which 284,296 are currently active.
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Michael J. Critelli is registered as bar number 1828300 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Suspended, currently registered", a classification that limits or suspends the attorney's authorization to practice — verify the exact implications with the bar before engaging this attorney. The attorney was admitted to the bar in 1982, representing roughly 44 years since admission — a useful signal when weighing depth of practical experience against fee expectations. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
The attorney's registration lists a business address in Darien, CT, ZIP 06820. Educational background: Harvard Law School — which has 16,595 registered alumni in this dataset, one of the admissions credentials used by the bar to verify qualification for licensure.
State context & due diligence
For benchmarking context, New York has 429,620 registered attorneys statewide, of which 284,296 (66.2%) are actively registered — this attorney's "Suspended, currently registered" status places them outside the active cohort. Bar registration status alone does not confirm competence, specialty, or fit for a specific legal matter — it confirms only that the attorney has met the bar's registration requirements as of the last reporting cycle. Before engaging any attorney, verify their current standing directly with the state bar, review any discipline history through official channels, confirm fee structure in writing, and ask about specific experience handling matters similar to yours. Public profiles like this one are a starting point for due diligence, not a substitute for it.
How Michael compares to fellow Harvard Law School alumni
Among the 8,587 Harvard Law School graduates in the New York register, Michael J. Critelli is longer-tenured than 100% — a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
44 years vs. Harvard Law School alumni
Years since admission — 8,587 NY-registered alumni of this school
44 Top 1% higher than 100% of 8,587 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration — Attorney Registration · May 2026
Professional Details
- Status
- Suspended, currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1828300
- Year Admitted
- 1982 (44 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Nov 2026
Location & Contact
- City
- Darien, CT
- ZIP Code
- 06820
- Phone
- (203) 570-7100
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Bar status reference for the 429,620 attorneys registered in this jurisdiction. Michael J. Critelli's current status is "Suspended, currently registered".
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 Critelli licensed?
Michael Critelli is licensed in New York. Their current bar status is "Suspended, currently registered".
When was Michael J. Critelli admitted to the bar?
Michael J. Critelli was admitted to the bar in 1982.
Where did Michael J. Critelli go to law school?
Michael J. Critelli attended Harvard Law School.
Is Michael J. Critelli in good standing?
Michael J. Critelli has a bar status of "Suspended, currently registered". This does not indicate active standing. Contact the relevant state bar for details.
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