New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Michael Joseph Kearney
Widener University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2015, registered office in Hackensack, NJ. This record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2015
- Admitted
- 11
- Years in bar
- 5384664
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Michael Joseph Kearney carries a "Delinquent" status on the New York bar register, on record since 2015 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.
- 11 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Suspended
- current bar status: "Delinquent"
- Law school
- Widener University
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Michael Joseph Kearney is registered as bar number 5384664 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Delinquent", suspended or delinquent, verify terms with the bar before engaging. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Cole Schotz P.C., located in Hackensack, NJ, ZIP 07601. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: WIDENER UNIVERSITY (235 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
A "Delinquent" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents, and how to verify current standing directly with the state bar.
How Michael compares to fellow Widener University alumni
Among the 218 Widener University graduates in the New York register, Michael Joseph Kearney is longer-tenured than 3% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
11 years vs. Widener University alumni
Years since admission - 218 NY-registered alumni of this school
11 Top 97% higher than 3% of 218 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
Widener University's active-bar rate
Of Widener University's 235 alumni in the New York register, 65.5% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Widener University alumni, active-bar rate
The 2015 admission class today
Of the 8,867 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2015, 90.7% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Delinquent
- Registration Number
- 5384664
- Year Admitted
- 2015 (11 yrs · mid-career)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Feb 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Cole Schotz P.C.
- City
- Hackensack, NJ
- ZIP Code
- 07601
- Phone
- (201) 489-3000
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Michael Joseph Kearney's current status, "Delinquent", 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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Michael Joseph Kearney carries a "Delinquent" status. Verify the exact scope and dates of this action directly with the state bar before acting on it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Michael Kearney licensed?
Michael Kearney is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Michael Joseph Kearney admitted to the bar?
Michael Joseph Kearney has been on the New York bar register since 2015.
Where did Michael Joseph Kearney go to law school?
Michael Joseph Kearney attended WIDENER UNIVERSITY.
What company does Michael Joseph Kearney work for?
Michael Joseph Kearney is associated with Cole Schotz P.C. in Hackensack, NJ.
Is Michael Joseph Kearney in good standing?
No, Michael Joseph Kearney carries a "Delinquent" status, not active standing. Confirm the exact scope directly with the state bar before engaging.
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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