New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4
Michael A O Defreitas
Cornell alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1986, registered office in Williamsville, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1986
- Admitted
- 40
- Years in bar
- 2022960
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Michael A O Defreitas has spent 40 years on the register since admission in 1986, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 86% tenure percentile.
- 40 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 14%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Cornell
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Michael A O Defreitas has carried New York bar registration 2022960 for the better part of a career, still active and in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 4, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under William C. Moran & Associates, located in Williamsville, NY (Erie County), ZIP 14221. 1 other attorney shares this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: CORNELL (2,756 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 40 years, Michael A O Defreitas has remained part of the New York bar's active cohort, a share of the register detailed further below.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Michael A O Defreitas's 40 years since a 1986 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
40 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
40 Top 14% higher than 86% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How Michael compares to fellow Cornell alumni
Among the 1,224 Cornell graduates in the New York register, Michael A O Defreitas is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
40 years vs. Cornell alumni
Years since admission - 1,224 NY-registered alumni of this school
40 Top 1% higher than 99% of 1,224 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
Cornell's active-bar rate
Of Cornell's 2,756 alumni in the New York register, 49.5% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Cornell alumni, active-bar rate
The 1986 admission class today
Of the 6,111 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1986, 57.6% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2022960
- Year Admitted
- 1986 (40 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 4
- Next Registration
- Jun 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- William C. Moran & Associates
- City
- Williamsville, NY
- County
- Erie
- ZIP Code
- 14221
- Phone
- (716) 633-6500
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Michael A O Defreitas'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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Michael A O Defreitas's "Currently registered" listing confirms bar standing only, it is a registration fact to verify, not a verdict on quality or competence.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Michael Defreitas licensed?
Michael Defreitas is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Michael A O Defreitas admitted to the bar?
Michael A O Defreitas's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1986.
Where did Michael A O Defreitas go to law school?
Michael A O Defreitas attended CORNELL.
What company does Michael A O Defreitas work for?
Michael A O Defreitas is associated with William C. Moran & Associates in Williamsville, NY.
Is Michael A O Defreitas in good standing?
Yes, Michael A O Defreitas holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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