New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Michael John Crofton
Natal University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1987, registered office in Naples, FL. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1987
- Admitted
- 39
- Years in bar
- 2156131
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 39 years on the register since a 1987 admission, Michael John Crofton ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 79% of the currently-active bar.
- 39 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- #85 of 198
- by tenure in Naples office peers
- Law school
- Natal University
Data updated August 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2156131 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Michael John Crofton, a veteran practitioner still in active good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Michael J. Crofton, located in Naples, FL, ZIP 34110. Educational background: NATAL UNIVERSITY.
State context & due diligence
After 39 years on the register, Michael John Crofton still falls within the New York bar's active cohort, a share of the register detailed further below.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Few active New York attorneys match Michael John Crofton's 39 years since admission in 1987.
39 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
39 Top 21% higher than 79% of 290,787 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · August 2026
Tenure among Naples, FL office peers
Against Naples, FL's 198-attorney NY register cohort, Michael John Crofton lands at the 42nd tenure percentile (rank #85). See the Naples attorney directory .
- Local rank
- #85
- City cohort
- 198
- Local percentile
- 42nd
- Admitted
- 1987
Nearest tenure peers in Naples
- Thomas Francis Fleming admitted 1987 · 39 yr
- Christine Tracey admitted 1987 · 39 yr
- Christopher J. French admitted 1988 · 38 yr
- Edward Louis Larsen admitted 1988 · 38 yr
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.
The 1987 admission class today
Of the 5,948 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1987, 73.4% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2156131
- Year Admitted
- 1987 (39 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Aug 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Michael J. Crofton
- City
- Naples, FL
- ZIP Code
- 34110
- Phone
- (973) 722-2896
Education
NATAL UNIVERSITY
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Michael John Crofton'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
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 Crofton licensed?
Michael Crofton is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Michael John Crofton admitted to the bar?
Michael John Crofton's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1987.
Where did Michael John Crofton go to law school?
Michael John Crofton attended NATAL UNIVERSITY.
What company does Michael John Crofton work for?
Michael John Crofton is associated with Michael J. Crofton in Naples, FL.
Is Michael John Crofton in good standing?
Yes, Michael John Crofton holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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