New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Michael Joseph Garcia
University Buffalo alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2003, registered office in Utica, NY. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2003
- Admitted
- 23
- Years in bar
- 4138459
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Michael Joseph Garcia has held an active New York bar license for 23 years - admitted in 2003, longer-tenured than 51% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 23 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 49%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- University Buffalo
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Michael Joseph Garcia carries New York bar registration 4138459, 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 Michael J Garcia, located in Utica, NY (Oneida County), ZIP 13502. Educational background: UNIVERSITY BUFFALO (40 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
With an established practice on record, Michael Joseph Garcia 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 Garcia was admitted in 2003, giving 23 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.
23 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
23 Top 49% higher than 51% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
University Buffalo's active-bar rate
Of University Buffalo's 40 alumni in the New York register, 32.5% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
University Buffalo alumni, active-bar rate
The 2003 admission class today
Of the 8,250 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2003, 81% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 4138459
- Year Admitted
- 2003 (23 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Jan 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Michael J Garcia
- City
- Utica, NY
- County
- Oneida
- ZIP Code
- 13502
- Phone
- (315) 269-8585
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Michael Joseph Garcia'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 Garcia licensed?
Michael Garcia is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Michael Joseph Garcia admitted to the bar?
Michael Joseph Garcia was admitted to the bar in 2003.
Where did Michael Joseph Garcia go to law school?
Michael Joseph Garcia attended UNIVERSITY BUFFALO.
What company does Michael Joseph Garcia work for?
Michael Joseph Garcia is associated with Michael J Garcia in Utica, NY.
Is Michael Joseph Garcia in good standing?
Yes, Michael Joseph Garcia 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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