New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Michael Craig Hefter
Emory University School Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1992, registered office in New York, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1992
- Admitted
- 34
- Years in bar
- 2511475
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Michael Craig Hefter appears in the New York attorney register with a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", on record since 1992 - an administrative designation rather than discipline, but confirm current standing with the state bar.
- 34 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Pending-renewal
- current bar status: "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday"
- Law school
- Emory University School Of Law
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Michael Craig Hefter is registered as bar number 2511475 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", a routine periodic-renewal reminder, not discipline. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Alston & Bird, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10016. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: Emory University School of Law (1,319 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
A "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort for now. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents.
How Michael compares to fellow Emory University School Of Law alumni
Among the 1,157 Emory University School Of Law graduates in the New York register, Michael Craig Hefter is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
34 years vs. Emory University School Of Law alumni
Years since admission - 1,157 NY-registered alumni of this school
34 Top 1% higher than 99% of 1,157 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
Emory University School Of Law's active-bar rate
Of Emory University School Of Law's 1,319 alumni in the New York register, 81.7% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Emory University School Of Law alumni, active-bar rate
The 1992 admission class today
Of the 6,497 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1992, 60.5% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday
- Registration Number
- 2511475
- Year Admitted
- 1992 (34 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Apr 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Alston & Bird
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10016
- Phone
- (212) 210-5097
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Michael Craig Hefter's current status, "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", places this record outside 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 Hefter licensed?
Michael Hefter is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Michael Craig Hefter admitted to the bar?
Michael Craig Hefter's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1992.
Where did Michael Craig Hefter go to law school?
Michael Craig Hefter attended Emory University School of Law.
What company does Michael Craig Hefter work for?
Michael Craig Hefter is associated with Alston & Bird in New York, NY.
Is Michael Craig Hefter in good standing?
Not currently, Michael Craig Hefter's listed status is "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", not active standing. Confirm current status with the state bar.
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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