New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Michael L. Kalmus
Cardozo alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1981, registered office in West Orange, NJ. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1981
- Admitted
- 45
- Years in bar
- 1710169
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Michael L. Kalmus appears in the New York attorney register with a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", on record since 1981 - an administrative designation rather than discipline, but confirm current standing with the state bar.
- 45 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Pending-renewal
- current bar status: "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday"
- #13 of 143
- by tenure in West Orange office peers
- Law school
- Cardozo
Data updated August 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Michael L. Kalmus is registered as bar number 1710169 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 Michael L. Kalmus, located in West Orange, NJ, ZIP 07052. Educational background: CARDOZO (1,521 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.
Tenure among West Orange, NJ office peers
Michael L. Kalmus is toward the newer end of West Orange, NJ's NY register cohort: #13 of 143 by years since admission. See the West Orange attorney directory .
- Local rank
- #13
- City cohort
- 143
- Local percentile
- 8th
- Admitted
- 1981
Nearest tenure peers in West Orange
- Paul M. Petigrow admitted 1981 · 45 yr
- Melvin Simon admitted 1981 · 45 yr
- Douglas Carl Berman admitted 1980 · 46 yr
- William L. Handler admitted 1982 · 44 yr
How local rank is computed
Rank uses years since NY-bar admission among non-deceased registry rows that list the same office city and state, a local placement, not a statewide claim. Source: NY Office of Court Administration Attorney Registration · as of August 2026. Derived local rank, not published upstream.
How Michael compares to fellow Cardozo alumni
Among the 1,127 Cardozo graduates in the New York register, Michael L. Kalmus is longer-tenured than 99%.
45 years vs. Cardozo alumni
Years since admission - 1,127 NY-registered alumni of this school
45 Top 1% higher than 99% of 1,127 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 · August 2026
Cardozo's active-bar rate
Of Cardozo's 1,521 alumni in the New York register, 63% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Cardozo alumni, active-bar rate
The 1981 admission class today
Of the 4,916 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1981, 54.1% 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
- 1710169
- Year Admitted
- 1981 (45 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Jul 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Michael L. Kalmus
- City
- West Orange, NJ
- ZIP Code
- 07052
- Phone
- (646) 531-1101
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Michael L. Kalmus's current status, "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", places this record outside the 67.2% of the 432,625-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.
Near-tenure Cardozo alumni
Fellow alumni on the NY register whose admission year is closest to 1981 (excluding same-firm colleagues above).
Same admission year (1981), other cities
NY-registered attorneys admitted in 1981 whose listed office city differs from West Orange, a vintage cohort, not a neighborhood list.
Verify This Attorney
Verify on NY Courts Attorney SearchNearby Attorneys in West Orange, NJ
Compare credentials side-by-side
Compare Michael L. Kalmus with similar attorneys in West Orange.
Compare attorneys →Before you rely on this record
Michael L. Kalmus is currently listed as "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", treat that as a registration fact to confirm, not a verdict on quality.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Michael Kalmus licensed?
Michael Kalmus is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Michael L. Kalmus admitted to the bar?
Michael L. Kalmus's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1981.
Where did Michael L. Kalmus go to law school?
Michael L. Kalmus attended CARDOZO.
What company does Michael L. Kalmus work for?
Michael L. Kalmus is associated with Michael L. Kalmus in West Orange, NJ.
Is Michael L. Kalmus in good standing?
Not currently, Michael L. Kalmus's listed status is "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", not active standing. Confirm current status with the state bar.
Cite this page & disclosure
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.