New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Michael Lewis Johnson
Rutgers University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1997, registered office in Albany, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1997
- Admitted
- 29
- Years in bar
- 2814796
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 29 years on the register since a 1997 admission, Michael Lewis Johnson ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 61% of the currently-active bar.
- 29 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 39%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Rutgers University
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2814796 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Michael Lewis Johnson, a veteran practitioner still in active good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Nys Board Of Elections, located in Albany, NY (Albany County), ZIP 12207. 4 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: RUTGERS UNIVERSITY (438 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 29 years on the register, Michael Lewis 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 Lewis Johnson's 29 years since admission in 1997. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
29 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
29 Top 39% higher than 61% 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 Rutgers University alumni
Among the 236 Rutgers University graduates in the New York register, Michael Lewis Johnson is longer-tenured than 32% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
29 years vs. Rutgers University alumni
Years since admission - 236 NY-registered alumni of this school
29 Top 68% higher than 32% of 236 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
Rutgers University's active-bar rate
Of Rutgers University's 438 alumni in the New York register, 53.9% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Rutgers University alumni, active-bar rate
The 1997 admission class today
Of the 7,065 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1997, 78.5% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2814796
- Year Admitted
- 1997 (29 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Aug 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Nys Board Of Elections
- City
- Albany, NY
- County
- Albany
- ZIP Code
- 12207
- Phone
- (518) 486-7858
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Michael Lewis 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
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 Johnson licensed?
Michael Johnson is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Michael Lewis Johnson admitted to the bar?
Michael Lewis Johnson's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1997.
Where did Michael Lewis Johnson go to law school?
Michael Lewis Johnson attended RUTGERS UNIVERSITY.
What company does Michael Lewis Johnson work for?
Michael Lewis Johnson is associated with Nys Board Of Elections in Albany, NY.
Is Michael Lewis Johnson in good standing?
Yes, Michael Lewis Johnson 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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