New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Michael Joseph Gurfinkel
Loyola alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2002, registered office in Glendale, CA. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2002
- Admitted
- 24
- Years in bar
- 4069449
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Michael Joseph Gurfinkel has held an active New York bar license for 24 years - admitted in 2002, longer-tenured than 51% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 24 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 49%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Loyola
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Michael Joseph Gurfinkel carries New York bar registration 4069449, 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 Law Offices Of Michael J. Gurfinkel, Inc., located in Glendale, CA, ZIP 91203. Educational background: LOYOLA (88 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
With an established practice on record, Michael Joseph Gurfinkel 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 Gurfinkel was admitted in 2002, giving 24 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.
24 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
24 Top 49% higher than 51% 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 Loyola alumni
Among the 87 Loyola graduates in the New York register, Michael Joseph Gurfinkel is longer-tenured than 0% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
24 years vs. Loyola alumni
Years since admission - 87 NY-registered alumni of this school
24 Top 100% higher than 0% of 87 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
Loyola's active-bar rate
Of Loyola's 88 alumni in the New York register, 52.3% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Loyola alumni, active-bar rate
The 2002 admission class today
Of the 7,981 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2002, 65.2% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 4069449
- Year Admitted
- 2002 (24 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Jul 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Law Offices Of Michael J. Gurfinkel, Inc.
- City
- Glendale, CA
- ZIP Code
- 91203
- Phone
- (818) 543-5800
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Michael Joseph Gurfinkel'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 Gurfinkel licensed?
Michael Gurfinkel is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Michael Joseph Gurfinkel admitted to the bar?
Michael Joseph Gurfinkel was admitted to the bar in 2002.
Where did Michael Joseph Gurfinkel go to law school?
Michael Joseph Gurfinkel attended LOYOLA.
What company does Michael Joseph Gurfinkel work for?
Michael Joseph Gurfinkel is associated with Law Offices Of Michael J. Gurfinkel, Inc. in Glendale, CA.
Is Michael Joseph Gurfinkel in good standing?
Yes, Michael Joseph Gurfinkel holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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