New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Michael Stephen Darby
Harvard alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2011, registered office in Philadelphia, PA. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2011
- Admitted
- 15
- Years in bar
- 4907457
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Michael Stephen Darby has held an active New York bar license for 15 years - admitted in 2011, longer-tenured than 37% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 15 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 63%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Harvard
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Michael Stephen Darby carries New York bar registration 4907457, an established, active practitioner in good 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 Dechert LLP, located in Philadelphia, PA, ZIP 19104. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: HARVARD.
State context & due diligence
With an established practice on record, Michael Stephen Darby remains inside the New York bar's active cohort - see below for how that share of the register compares.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Michael Stephen Darby was admitted in 2011, giving 15 years on the New York register. The histogram places that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state, taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.
15 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
15 Top 63% higher than 37% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more active NY attorneys. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How Michael compares to fellow Harvard alumni
Among the 3,070 Harvard graduates in the New York register, Michael Stephen Darby is longer-tenured than 6% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
15 years vs. Harvard alumni
Years since admission - 3,070 NY-registered alumni of this school
15 Top 94% higher than 6% of 3,070 fellow alumni
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more fellow alumni. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
The 2011 admission class today
Of the 9,856 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2011, 85.9% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 4907457
- Year Admitted
- 2011 (15 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Nov 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Dechert LLP
- City
- Philadelphia, PA
- ZIP Code
- 19104
- Phone
- (215) 994-2088
Education
HARVARD
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Michael Stephen Darby'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 Darby licensed?
Michael Darby is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Michael Stephen Darby admitted to the bar?
Michael Stephen Darby was admitted to the bar in 2011.
Where did Michael Stephen Darby go to law school?
Michael Stephen Darby attended HARVARD.
What company does Michael Stephen Darby work for?
Michael Stephen Darby is associated with Dechert LLP in Philadelphia, PA.
Is Michael Stephen Darby in good standing?
Yes, Michael Stephen Darby 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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