New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Michael Charles Kostelaba
Golden Gate University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1996, registered office in Wilkes Barre, PA. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1996
- Admitted
- 30
- Years in bar
- 2743698
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 30 years on the register since a 1996 admission, Michael Charles Kostelaba ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 71% of the currently-active bar.
- 30 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 29%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Golden Gate University
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2743698 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Michael Charles Kostelaba, a veteran practitioner still in active good 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 Michael C. Kostelaba, Esquire, located in Wilkes Barre, PA, ZIP 18703. Educational background: GOLDEN GATE UNIVERSITY (141 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 30 years on the register, Michael Charles Kostelaba 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 Charles Kostelaba's 30 years since admission in 1996. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
30 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
30 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 Golden Gate University alumni
Among the 104 Golden Gate University graduates in the New York register, Michael Charles Kostelaba is longer-tenured than 71% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
30 years vs. Golden Gate University alumni
Years since admission - 104 NY-registered alumni of this school
30 Top 29% higher than 71% of 104 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
Golden Gate University's active-bar rate
Of Golden Gate University's 141 alumni in the New York register, 55.6% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Golden Gate University alumni, active-bar rate
The 1996 admission class today
Of the 6,887 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1996, 62.7% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2743698
- Year Admitted
- 1996 (30 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Jul 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Michael C. Kostelaba, Esquire
- City
- Wilkes Barre, PA
- ZIP Code
- 18703
- Phone
- (570) 817-9629
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Michael Charles Kostelaba'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 Kostelaba licensed?
Michael Kostelaba is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Michael Charles Kostelaba admitted to the bar?
Michael Charles Kostelaba's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1996.
Where did Michael Charles Kostelaba go to law school?
Michael Charles Kostelaba attended GOLDEN GATE UNIVERSITY.
What company does Michael Charles Kostelaba work for?
Michael Charles Kostelaba is associated with Michael C. Kostelaba, Esquire in Wilkes Barre, PA.
Is Michael Charles Kostelaba in good standing?
Yes, Michael Charles Kostelaba holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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