New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4
Michael Joseph Kerwin
Syracuse University College Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1995, registered office in Syracuse, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1995
- Admitted
- 31
- Years in bar
- 2687267
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 31 years on the register since a 1995 admission, Michael Joseph Kerwin ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 71% of the currently-active bar.
- 31 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 29%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Syracuse University College Of Law
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2687267 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Michael Joseph Kerwin, 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 Michael J. Kerwin, Esq., located in Syracuse, NY (Onondaga County), ZIP 13203. Educational background: Syracuse University College of Law (3,306 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 31 years on the register, Michael Joseph Kerwin 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 Joseph Kerwin's 31 years since admission in 1995. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
31 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
31 Top 29% higher than 71% 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 Syracuse University College Of Law alumni
Among the 2,370 Syracuse University College Of Law graduates in the New York register, Michael Joseph Kerwin is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
31 years vs. Syracuse University College Of Law alumni
Years since admission - 2,370 NY-registered alumni of this school
31 Top 1% higher than 99% of 2,370 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
Syracuse University College Of Law's active-bar rate
Of Syracuse University College Of Law's 3,306 alumni in the New York register, 82.1% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Syracuse University College Of Law alumni, active-bar rate
The 1995 admission class today
Of the 6,807 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1995, 78% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2687267
- Year Admitted
- 1995 (31 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 4
- Next Registration
- Feb 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Michael J. Kerwin, Esq.
- City
- Syracuse, NY
- County
- Onondaga
- ZIP Code
- 13203
- Phone
- (315) 481-0504
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Michael Joseph Kerwin'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 Kerwin licensed?
Michael Kerwin is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Michael Joseph Kerwin admitted to the bar?
Michael Joseph Kerwin's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1995.
Where did Michael Joseph Kerwin go to law school?
Michael Joseph Kerwin attended Syracuse University College of Law.
What company does Michael Joseph Kerwin work for?
Michael Joseph Kerwin is associated with Michael J. Kerwin, Esq. in Syracuse, NY.
Is Michael Joseph Kerwin in good standing?
Yes, Michael Joseph Kerwin 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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