New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Michael Gerald Hayes
Albany Law School Of Union University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1995, registered office in Poughkeepsie, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1995
- Admitted
- 31
- Years in bar
- 2645323
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 31 years on the register since a 1995 admission, Michael Gerald Hayes ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 71% of the currently-active bar.
- 31 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 29%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Albany Law School Of Union University
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2645323 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Michael Gerald Hayes, a veteran practitioner still in active good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Dutchess County Courthouse, located in Poughkeepsie, NY (Dutchess County), ZIP 12601. 1 other attorney shares this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: Albany Law School of Union University.
State context & due diligence
After 31 years on the register, Michael Gerald Hayes still falls within the New York bar's active cohort, a share of the register detailed further below.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Few active New York attorneys match Michael Gerald Hayes's 31 years since admission in 1995. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
31 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
31 Top 29% higher than 71% 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 Albany Law School Of Union University alumni
Among the 54 Albany Law School Of Union University graduates in the New York register, Michael Gerald Hayes is longer-tenured than 48% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
31 years vs. Albany Law School Of Union University alumni
Years since admission - 54 NY-registered alumni of this school
31 Top 52% higher than 48% of 54 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
The 1995 admission class today
Of the 6,807 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1995, 78% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2645323
- Year Admitted
- 1995 (31 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Aug 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Dutchess County Courthouse
- City
- Poughkeepsie, NY
- County
- Dutchess
- ZIP Code
- 12601
- Phone
- (845) 431-1774
Education
Albany Law School of Union University
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Michael Gerald Hayes'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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Michael Gerald Hayes's "Currently registered" listing confirms bar standing only, it is a registration fact to verify, not a verdict on quality or competence.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Michael Hayes licensed?
Michael Hayes is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Michael Gerald Hayes admitted to the bar?
Michael Gerald Hayes's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1995.
Where did Michael Gerald Hayes go to law school?
Michael Gerald Hayes attended Albany Law School of Union University.
What company does Michael Gerald Hayes work for?
Michael Gerald Hayes is associated with Dutchess County Courthouse in Poughkeepsie, NY.
Is Michael Gerald Hayes in good standing?
Yes, Michael Gerald Hayes 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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