New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4

Michael M. Dolce

Suny Buffalo Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2021, registered office in Buffalo, NY. This record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

2021
Admitted
5
Years in bar
5885868
NY reg #

The record in one line

Admitted in 2021, Michael M. Dolce has built 5 years of active New York practice - more tenure than 12% of the state's currently-active attorneys.

5 yrs
in active practice since admission
Active
current bar status: "Currently registered"
Top 88%
by tenure among active NY attorneys
Law school
Suny Buffalo Law School

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
2021
5 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
Suny Buffalo Law School
83.7% active rate
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
5885868
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Bar number 5885868 on the New York register belongs to Michael M. Dolce, currently in active 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 Hayes Dolce, located in Buffalo, NY (Erie County), ZIP 14202. 2 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: SUNY Buffalo Law School (3,453 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

Michael M. Dolce is currently part of the New York bar's active cohort, a group the breakdown below sizes against the full register.

Experience vs. the active New York bar

5 years into an active New York practice since a 2021 admission, Michael M. Dolce sits here on the statewide experience curve - taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.

5 years on the New York bar

Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys

5 Top 88% higher than 12% of 284,296 active NY attorneys

This attorney 0 80 every active NY attorney, bucketed by value

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 Suny Buffalo Law School alumni

Among the 2,517 Suny Buffalo Law School graduates in the New York register, Michael M. Dolce is longer-tenured than 23% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.

5 years vs. Suny Buffalo Law School alumni

Years since admission - 2,517 NY-registered alumni of this school

5 Top 77% higher than 23% of 2,517 fellow alumni

This attorney 0 30 every registered alum of this school, bucketed by value

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

Suny Buffalo Law School's active-bar rate

Of Suny Buffalo Law School's 3,453 alumni in the New York register, 83.7% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.

Suny Buffalo Law School alumni, active-bar rate

0%100%New York avg66%83.7%
Suny Buffalo Law School alumni, active-bar rate

The 2021 admission class today

Of the 7,829 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2021, 93.8% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.

60%70%80%90%100% Statewide, all years2021 class 66.2% 93.8% ▲ +41.7%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 2021 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
5885868
Year Admitted
2021 (5 yrs · mid-career)
Judicial Department
4
Next Registration
Feb 2027

Location & Contact

Company
Hayes Dolce
County
Erie
ZIP Code
14202
Phone
(716) 912-3480

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Michael M. Dolce'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
Cohort Attorneys Share Profile relevance
Active in good standing 284,296
66.2%
This attorney is in this cohort
Other / inactive / discipline 145,324
33.8%
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Total registered 429,620 100.0% Full New York bar register

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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Before you rely on this record

Michael M. Dolce'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 Dolce licensed?

Michael Dolce is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Michael M. Dolce admitted to the bar?

Michael M. Dolce has been on the New York bar register since 2021.

Where did Michael M. Dolce go to law school?

Michael M. Dolce attended SUNY Buffalo Law School.

What company does Michael M. Dolce work for?

Michael M. Dolce is associated with Hayes Dolce in Buffalo, NY.

Is Michael M. Dolce in good standing?

Yes, Michael M. Dolce holds active bar status ("Currently registered").

Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.