New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Michael David Meth
Thomas Cooley alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1998, registered office in Chester, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1998
- Admitted
- 28
- Years in bar
- 2858553
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 28 years on the register since a 1998 admission, Michael David Meth ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 61% of the currently-active bar.
- 28 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 39%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Thomas Cooley
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2858553 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Michael David Meth, a veteran practitioner still in active good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Meth Law Offices, P.C., located in Chester, NY (Orange County), ZIP 10918. Educational background: THOMAS COOLEY (38 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 28 years on the register, Michael David Meth 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 David Meth's 28 years since admission in 1998. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
28 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
28 Top 39% higher than 61% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
Thomas Cooley's active-bar rate
Of Thomas Cooley's 38 alumni in the New York register, 60.5% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Thomas Cooley alumni, active-bar rate
The 1998 admission class today
Of the 7,302 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1998, 62.8% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2858553
- Year Admitted
- 1998 (28 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Sep 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Meth Law Offices, P.C.
- City
- Chester, NY
- County
- Orange
- ZIP Code
- 10918
- Phone
- (845) 469-9529
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Michael David Meth'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 Meth licensed?
Michael Meth is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Michael David Meth admitted to the bar?
Michael David Meth's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1998.
Where did Michael David Meth go to law school?
Michael David Meth attended THOMAS COOLEY.
What company does Michael David Meth work for?
Michael David Meth is associated with Meth Law Offices, P.C. in Chester, NY.
Is Michael David Meth in good standing?
Yes, Michael David Meth 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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