New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2

Michael Edward Johnson

Ucla alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1988, registered office in Austin, TX. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

1988
Admitted
38
Years in bar
2185692
NY reg #

The record in one line

With 38 years on the register since a 1988 admission, Michael Edward Johnson ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 79% of the currently-active bar.

38 yrs
in active practice since admission
Active
current bar status: "Currently registered"
Top 21%
by tenure among active NY attorneys
Law school
Ucla

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
1988
38 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
Ucla
63.4% active rate
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
2185692
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Registration 2185692 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Michael Edward Johnson, 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

The attorney's registration lists a business address in Austin, TX, ZIP 78741. Educational background: UCLA (343 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

After 38 years on the register, Michael Edward Johnson 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 Edward Johnson's 38 years since admission in 1988. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.

38 years on the New York bar

Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys

38 Top 21% higher than 79% of 284,296 active NY attorneys

This attorney 0 80 every active NY attorney, bucketed by value

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 Ucla alumni

Among the 252 Ucla graduates in the New York register, Michael Edward Johnson is longer-tenured than 91% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.

38 years vs. Ucla alumni

Years since admission - 252 NY-registered alumni of this school

38 Top 9% higher than 91% of 252 fellow alumni

This attorney 5 40 every registered alum of this school, bucketed by value

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

Ucla's active-bar rate

Of Ucla's 343 alumni in the New York register, 63.4% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.

Ucla alumni, active-bar rate

0%100%New York avg66%63.4%
Ucla alumni, active-bar rate

The 1988 admission class today

Of the 6,238 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1988, 57.4% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.

55%60%65%70% Statewide, all years1988 class 66.2% 57.4% ▼ -13.3%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1988 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
2185692
Year Admitted
1988 (38 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
2
Next Registration
Nov 2026

Location & Contact

ZIP Code
78741
Phone
(949) 300-2056

Education

UCLA

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Michael Edward Johnson'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
Cohort Attorneys Share Profile relevance
Active in good standing 284,296
66.2%
This attorney is in this cohort
Other / inactive / discipline 145,324
33.8%
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Total registered 429,620 100.0% Full New York bar register

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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Before you rely on this record

Michael Edward Johnson'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 Johnson licensed?

Michael Johnson is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Michael Edward Johnson admitted to the bar?

Michael Edward Johnson's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1988.

Where did Michael Edward Johnson go to law school?

Michael Edward Johnson attended UCLA.

Is Michael Edward Johnson in good standing?

Yes, Michael Edward Johnson holds active bar status ("Currently registered").

Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.