New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Michael Zenzele Gwala
University Of Natal alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2010. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2010
- Admitted
- 16
- Years in bar
- 4872693
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Michael Zenzele Gwala carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status on the New York bar register, on record since 2010 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.
- 16 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Suspended
- current bar status: "Suspended, delinquent"
- Law school
- University Of Natal
Data updated September 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Michael Zenzele Gwala is registered as bar number 4872693 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Suspended, delinquent", suspended or delinquent, verify terms with the bar before engaging. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Adams & Adams Attorneys, located in Pretoria. Educational background: UNIVERSITY OF NATAL.
State context & due diligence
A "Suspended, delinquent" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents, and how to verify current standing directly with the state bar.
The 2010 admission class today
Of the 10,128 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2010, 69.6% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Suspended, delinquent
- Registration Number
- 4872693
- Year Admitted
- 2010 (16 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Oct 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Adams & Adams Attorneys
- City
- Pretoria
- Phone
- +27 (0) 12 432 6147
Education
UNIVERSITY OF NATAL
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Michael Zenzele Gwala's current status, "Suspended, delinquent", places this record outside the 67.2% of the 432,625-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.
Same admission year (2010), other cities
NY-registered attorneys admitted in 2010 whose listed office city differs from Pretoria, a vintage cohort, not a neighborhood list.
Nationwide attorneys with similar admission year or city registry density
Out-of-state NY bar peers for Michael Zenzele Gwala with the closest admission year to 2010. Distinct from same-firm, fellow-alumni, and same-year other-city strips above.
Counts come from the NY State Office of Court Administration registration extract; peers are not a competence or practice-area ranking.
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Michael Zenzele Gwala carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status. Verify the exact scope and dates of this action directly with the state bar before acting on it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Michael Gwala licensed?
Michael Gwala is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Michael Zenzele Gwala admitted to the bar?
Michael Zenzele Gwala was admitted to the bar in 2010.
Where did Michael Zenzele Gwala go to law school?
Michael Zenzele Gwala attended UNIVERSITY OF NATAL.
What company does Michael Zenzele Gwala work for?
Michael Zenzele Gwala is associated with Adams & Adams Attorneys in Pretoria.
Is Michael Zenzele Gwala in good standing?
No, Michael Zenzele Gwala carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status, not active standing. Confirm the exact scope directly with the state bar before engaging.
Cite this page & disclosure
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.