New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4
Michael Arnold Howard
Union University Albany alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1980, registered office in Rochester, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1980
- Admitted
- 46
- Years in bar
- 1748912
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Michael Arnold Howard has spent 46 years on the register since admission in 1980, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 92% tenure percentile.
- 46 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 8%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Union University Albany
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Michael Arnold Howard has carried New York bar registration 1748912 for the better part of a career, still active and in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 4, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Michael A. Howard, Esq., located in Rochester, NY (Monroe County), ZIP 14618. Educational background: UNION UNIVERSITY ALBANY (57 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 46 years, Michael Arnold Howard 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 Arnold Howard's 46 years since a 1980 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
46 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
46 Top 8% higher than 92% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How Michael compares to fellow Union University Albany alumni
Among the 56 Union University Albany graduates in the New York register, Michael Arnold Howard is longer-tenured than 45% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
46 years vs. Union University Albany alumni
Years since admission - 56 NY-registered alumni of this school
46 Top 55% higher than 45% of 56 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
Union University Albany's active-bar rate
Of Union University Albany's 57 alumni in the New York register, 49.1% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Union University Albany alumni, active-bar rate
The 1980 admission class today
Of the 4,659 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1980, 53.7% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1748912
- Year Admitted
- 1980 (46 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 4
- Next Registration
- Mar 2028
Location & Contact
- Company
- Michael A. Howard, Esq.
- City
- Rochester, NY
- County
- Monroe
- ZIP Code
- 14618
- Phone
- (585) 238-3501
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Michael Arnold Howard'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 Howard licensed?
Michael Howard is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Michael Arnold Howard admitted to the bar?
Michael Arnold Howard's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1980.
Where did Michael Arnold Howard go to law school?
Michael Arnold Howard attended UNION UNIVERSITY ALBANY.
What company does Michael Arnold Howard work for?
Michael Arnold Howard is associated with Michael A. Howard, Esq. in Rochester, NY.
Is Michael Arnold Howard in good standing?
Yes, Michael Arnold Howard holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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