New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Michael Buxton Devine
Jd Drake; Llm Exeter (Uk) alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1987, registered office in Des Moines, IA. 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
- 2126266
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 39 years on the register since a 1987 admission, Michael Buxton Devine 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"
- #5 of 43
- by tenure in Des Moines office peers
- Law school
- Jd Drake; Llm Exeter (Uk)
Data updated August 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2126266 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Michael Buxton Devine, a veteran practitioner still in active 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 Michael Buxton Devine, Llm, Fciarb, Attorney, Barrister, Arbitrator, located in Des Moines, IA, ZIP 50312. Educational background: JD DRAKE; LLM EXETER (UK).
State context & due diligence
After 39 years on the register, Michael Buxton Devine 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 Buxton Devine'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 Des Moines, IA office peers
Within Des Moines, IA's 43-attorney local set, Michael Buxton Devine is #5 by tenure, a small-cohort read, not a statewide claim. See the Des Moines attorney directory .
- Local rank
- #5
- City cohort
- 43
- Local percentile
- 9th
- Admitted
- 1987
Nearest tenure peers in Des Moines
- Thomas Lee Slaughter admitted 1987 · 39 yr
- Suzanne Jamie Levitt admitted 1986 · 40 yr
- Garth Dean Adams admitted 1990 · 36 yr
- Nicholas Critelli Jr admitted 1990 · 36 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
- 2126266
- Year Admitted
- 1987 (39 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Oct 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Michael Buxton Devine, Llm, Fciarb, Attorney, Barrister, Arbitrator
- City
- Des Moines, IA
- ZIP Code
- 50312
- Phone
- (515) 257-8671
Education
JD DRAKE; LLM EXETER (UK)
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Michael Buxton Devine'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.
Same admission year (1987), other cities
NY-registered attorneys admitted in 1987 whose listed office city differs from Des Moines, a vintage cohort, not a neighborhood list.
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Michael Buxton Devine'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 Devine licensed?
Michael Devine is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Michael Buxton Devine admitted to the bar?
Michael Buxton Devine's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1987.
Where did Michael Buxton Devine go to law school?
Michael Buxton Devine attended JD DRAKE; LLM EXETER (UK).
What company does Michael Buxton Devine work for?
Michael Buxton Devine is associated with Michael Buxton Devine, Llm, Fciarb, Attorney, Barrister, Arbitrator in Des Moines, IA.
Is Michael Buxton Devine in good standing?
Yes, Michael Buxton Devine holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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