New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Michael Ira Josephs
University Of Miami School Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1978, registered office in Kew Gardens, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1978
- Admitted
- 48
- Years in bar
- 1086701
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Michael Ira Josephs appears in the New York attorney register with a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", on record since 1978 - an administrative designation rather than discipline, but confirm current standing with the state bar.
- 48 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Pending-renewal
- current bar status: "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday"
- Law school
- University Of Miami School Of Law
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Michael Ira Josephs is registered as bar number 1086701 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 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Michael I. Josephs, Esq., located in Kew Gardens, NY (Queens County), ZIP 11415. Educational background: UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI SCHOOL OF LAW (1,095 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 University Of Miami School Of Law alumni
Among the 54 University Of Miami School Of Law graduates in the New York register, Michael Ira Josephs is longer-tenured than 89% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
48 years vs. University Of Miami School Of Law alumni
Years since admission - 54 NY-registered alumni of this school
48 Top 11% higher than 89% 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
University Of Miami School Of Law's active-bar rate
Of University Of Miami School Of Law's 1,095 alumni in the New York register, 80.6% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
University Of Miami School Of Law alumni, active-bar rate
The 1978 admission class today
Of the 3,834 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1978, 52.6% 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
- 1086701
- Year Admitted
- 1978 (48 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- May 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Michael I. Josephs, Esq.
- City
- Kew Gardens, NY
- County
- Queens
- ZIP Code
- 11415
- Phone
- (917) 391-8926
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Michael Ira Josephs'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 Josephs licensed?
Michael Josephs is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Michael Ira Josephs admitted to the bar?
Michael Ira Josephs's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1978.
Where did Michael Ira Josephs go to law school?
Michael Ira Josephs attended UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI SCHOOL OF LAW.
What company does Michael Ira Josephs work for?
Michael Ira Josephs is associated with Michael I. Josephs, Esq. in Kew Gardens, NY.
Is Michael Ira Josephs in good standing?
Not currently, Michael Ira Josephs's listed status is "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", not active standing. Confirm current status with the state bar.
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