New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Michael Shaka Ford
Rutgers Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2009. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2009
- Admitted
- 17
- Years in bar
- 4732228
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Michael Shaka Ford has held an active New York bar license for 17 years - admitted in 2009, longer-tenured than 37% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 17 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 63%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Rutgers Law
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Michael Shaka Ford carries New York bar registration 4732228, an established, active practitioner in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
No firm or business address is on record for this established practitioner. Educational background: RUTGERS LAW (30 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
With an established practice on record, Michael Shaka Ford 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 Shaka Ford was admitted in 2009, giving 17 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.
17 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
17 Top 63% higher than 37% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
Rutgers Law's active-bar rate
Of Rutgers Law's 30 alumni in the New York register, 43.3% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Rutgers Law alumni, active-bar rate
The 2009 admission class today
Of the 10,203 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2009, 84.8% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 4732228
- Year Admitted
- 2009 (17 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Oct 2027
Location & Contact
- Phone
- (917) 582-4599
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Michael Shaka Ford'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 Ford licensed?
Michael Ford is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Michael Shaka Ford admitted to the bar?
Michael Shaka Ford was admitted to the bar in 2009.
Where did Michael Shaka Ford go to law school?
Michael Shaka Ford attended RUTGERS LAW.
Is Michael Shaka Ford in good standing?
Yes, Michael Shaka Ford 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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