New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Michael Benjamin Klinger
University Of California, Irvine School Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2015, registered office in Brooklyn, NY. This record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2015
- Admitted
- 11
- Years in bar
- 5318399
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Admitted in 2015, Michael Benjamin Klinger has built 11 years of active New York practice - more tenure than 24% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 11 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 76%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- University Of California, Irvine School Of Law
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Bar number 5318399 on the New York register belongs to Michael Benjamin Klinger, currently in active standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Brooklyn Defender Services, located in Brooklyn, NY (Kings County), ZIP 11201. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, IRVINE SCHOOL OF LAW.
State context & due diligence
Michael Benjamin Klinger is currently part of the New York bar's active cohort, a group the breakdown below sizes against the full register.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
11 years into an active New York practice since a 2015 admission, Michael Benjamin Klinger sits here on the statewide experience curve - taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.
11 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
11 Top 76% higher than 24% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
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
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 5318399
- Year Admitted
- 2015 (11 yrs · mid-career)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Jul 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Brooklyn Defender Services
- City
- Brooklyn, NY
- County
- Kings
- ZIP Code
- 11201
- Phone
- (646) 475-7802
Education
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, IRVINE SCHOOL OF LAW
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Michael Benjamin Klinger'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 Klinger licensed?
Michael Klinger is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Michael Benjamin Klinger admitted to the bar?
Michael Benjamin Klinger has been on the New York bar register since 2015.
Where did Michael Benjamin Klinger go to law school?
Michael Benjamin Klinger attended UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, IRVINE SCHOOL OF LAW.
What company does Michael Benjamin Klinger work for?
Michael Benjamin Klinger is associated with Brooklyn Defender Services in Brooklyn, NY.
Is Michael Benjamin Klinger in good standing?
Yes, Michael Benjamin Klinger holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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