New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Michael Joseph Desmond
Catholic University Of America alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2008, registered office in Washington, DC. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2008
- Admitted
- 18
- Years in bar
- 4631313
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Michael Joseph Desmond has held an active New York bar license for 18 years - admitted in 2008, longer-tenured than 37% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 18 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 63%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Catholic University Of America
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Michael Joseph Desmond carries New York bar registration 4631313, 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 Miller & Chevalier Chartered, located in Washington, DC, ZIP 20006. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY OF AMERICA (134 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
With an established practice on record, Michael Joseph Desmond 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 Joseph Desmond was admitted in 2008, giving 18 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.
18 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
18 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 Catholic University Of America alumni
Among the 110 Catholic University Of America graduates in the New York register, Michael Joseph Desmond is longer-tenured than 17% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
18 years vs. Catholic University Of America alumni
Years since admission - 110 NY-registered alumni of this school
18 Top 83% higher than 17% of 110 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
Catholic University Of America's active-bar rate
Of Catholic University Of America's 134 alumni in the New York register, 69.4% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Catholic University Of America alumni, active-bar rate
The 2008 admission class today
Of the 9,683 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2008, 68.2% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 4631313
- Year Admitted
- 2008 (18 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Jul 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Miller & Chevalier Chartered
- City
- Washington, DC
- ZIP Code
- 20006
- Phone
- (202) 626-1575
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Michael Joseph Desmond'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 Desmond licensed?
Michael Desmond is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Michael Joseph Desmond admitted to the bar?
Michael Joseph Desmond was admitted to the bar in 2008.
Where did Michael Joseph Desmond go to law school?
Michael Joseph Desmond attended CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY OF AMERICA.
What company does Michael Joseph Desmond work for?
Michael Joseph Desmond is associated with Miller & Chevalier Chartered in Washington, DC.
Is Michael Joseph Desmond in good standing?
Yes, Michael Joseph Desmond 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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