New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Michael Jay Golden
New York University School Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1965. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1965
- Admitted
- 61
- Years in bar
- 1779644
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Michael Jay Golden has spent 61 years on the register since admission in 1965, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 99% tenure percentile.
- 61 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 1%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- New York University School Of Law
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Michael Jay Golden has carried New York bar registration 1779644 for the better part of a career, still active and in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Even after 61 years on the register, no firm or business address is on file for this attorney. Educational background: New York University School of Law (25,745 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 61 years, Michael Jay Golden has remained part of the New York bar's active cohort, a share of the register detailed further below.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Michael Jay Golden's 61 years since a 1965 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
61 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
61 Top 1% higher than 99% 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 New York University School Of Law alumni
Among the 13,304 New York University School Of Law graduates in the New York register, Michael Jay Golden is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
61 years vs. New York University School Of Law alumni
Years since admission - 13,304 NY-registered alumni of this school
61 Top 1% higher than 99% of 13,304 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
New York University School Of Law's active-bar rate
Of New York University School Of Law's 25,745 alumni in the New York register, 81.3% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
New York University School Of Law alumni, active-bar rate
The 1965 admission class today
Of the 1,502 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1965, 21.5% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1779644
- Year Admitted
- 1965 (61 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Feb 2028
Location & Contact
- Phone
- (505) 490-0081
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Michael Jay Golden'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 Golden licensed?
Michael Golden is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Michael Jay Golden admitted to the bar?
Michael Jay Golden's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1965.
Where did Michael Jay Golden go to law school?
Michael Jay Golden attended New York University School of Law.
Is Michael Jay Golden in good standing?
Yes, Michael Jay Golden 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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