New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2

Michael John Kelly

Hofstra Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1984. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

1984
Admitted
42
Years in bar
1917343
NY reg #

The record in one line

Michael John Kelly carries a "Disbarred" status on the New York bar register, on record since 1984 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.

42 yrs
since first admission to the bar
Disbarred
current bar status: "Disbarred"
Law school
Hofstra Law School

Data updated September 2026

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Bar status
Disbarred
disbarred
Year admitted
1984
42 years
Law school
Hofstra Law School
Registration
1917343
NY registration #

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Michael John Kelly is registered as bar number 1917343 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Disbarred", license revoked. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

Even after 42 years on the register, no firm or business address is on file for this attorney. Educational background: HOFSTRA LAW SCHOOL.

State context & due diligence

A "Disbarred" 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 Hofstra Law School alumni

Among the 587 Hofstra Law School graduates in the New York register, Michael John Kelly is longer-tenured than 99%.

42 years vs. Hofstra Law School alumni

Years since admission - 587 NY-registered alumni of this school

42 Top 1% higher than 99% of 587 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 · September 2026

The 1984 admission class today

Of the 5,952 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1984, 54.8% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.

50%55%60%65%70% Statewide, all years1984 class 67.2% 54.8% ▼ -18.5%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1984 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Disbarred
Registration Number
1917343
Year Admitted
1984 (42 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
2

Location & Contact

Education

HOFSTRA LAW SCHOOL

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Michael John Kelly's current status, "Disbarred", places this record outside the 67.2% of the 432,625-attorney New York register currently marked active.

Full statewide breakdown & source note
Cohort Attorneys Share Relevance
Active in good standing 290,787
67.2%
This attorney is outside this cohort
Other / inactive / discipline 141,838
32.8%
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Total registered 432,625 100.0% 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.

Nationwide attorneys with similar admission year or city registry density

Out-of-state NY bar peers for Michael John Kelly with the closest admission year to 1984. Distinct from same-firm, fellow-alumni, and same-year other-city strips above.

Counts come from the NY State Office of Court Administration registration extract; peers are not a competence or practice-area ranking.

Before you rely on this record

Michael John Kelly carries a "Disbarred" 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 Kelly licensed?

Michael Kelly is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Michael John Kelly admitted to the bar?

Michael John Kelly's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1984.

Where did Michael John Kelly go to law school?

Michael John Kelly attended HOFSTRA LAW SCHOOL.

Is Michael John Kelly in good standing?

No, Michael John Kelly carries a "Disbarred" status, not active standing. Confirm the exact scope directly with the state bar before engaging.

Cite this page & disclosure

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