New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4
Michael J. Kelly
Catholic University Of America Columbus School Of Law (Dc) alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1989, registered office in Rochester, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1989
- Admitted
- 37
- Years in bar
- 2287365
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 37 years on the register since a 1989 admission, Michael J. Kelly ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 79% of the currently-active bar.
- 37 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 21%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Catholic University Of America Columbus School Of Law (Dc)
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2287365 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Michael J. Kelly, a veteran practitioner still in active good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 4, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Darweesh, Kelly & Von Dohlen, PLLC, located in Rochester, NY (Monroe County), ZIP 14626. Educational background: Catholic University of America Columbus School of Law (DC) (344 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 37 years on the register, Michael J. Kelly 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 J. Kelly's 37 years since admission in 1989. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
37 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
37 Top 21% higher than 79% 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 Catholic University Of America Columbus School Of Law (Dc) alumni
Among the 259 Catholic University Of America Columbus School Of Law (Dc) graduates in the New York register, Michael J. Kelly is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
37 years vs. Catholic University Of America Columbus School Of Law (Dc) alumni
Years since admission - 259 NY-registered alumni of this school
37 Top 1% higher than 99% of 259 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
Catholic University Of America Columbus School Of Law (Dc)'s active-bar rate
Of Catholic University Of America Columbus School Of Law (Dc)'s 344 alumni in the New York register, 77.9% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Catholic University Of America Columbus School Of Law (Dc) alumni, active-bar rate
The 1989 admission class today
Of the 6,247 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1989, 70.8% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2287365
- Year Admitted
- 1989 (37 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 4
- Next Registration
- Feb 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Darweesh, Kelly & Von Dohlen, PLLC
- City
- Rochester, NY
- County
- Monroe
- ZIP Code
- 14626
- Phone
- (585) 225-3446
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Michael J. Kelly'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 Kelly licensed?
Michael Kelly is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Michael J. Kelly admitted to the bar?
Michael J. Kelly's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1989.
Where did Michael J. Kelly go to law school?
Michael J. Kelly attended Catholic University of America Columbus School of Law (DC).
What company does Michael J. Kelly work for?
Michael J. Kelly is associated with Darweesh, Kelly & Von Dohlen, PLLC in Rochester, NY.
Is Michael J. Kelly in good standing?
Yes, Michael J. Kelly 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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