New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4
Michael James Mettille
Suny Buffalo Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2012, registered office in Buffalo, NY. This record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2012
- Admitted
- 14
- Years in bar
- 4982351
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Michael James Mettille carries a "Delinquent" status on the New York bar register, on record since 2012 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.
- 14 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Suspended
- current bar status: "Delinquent"
- #2173 of 3,464
- by tenure in Buffalo office peers
- Law school
- Suny Buffalo Law School
Data updated September 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Michael James Mettille is registered as bar number 4982351 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Delinquent", suspended or delinquent, verify terms with the bar before engaging. 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. Mettille, Esq., located in Buffalo, NY (Erie County), ZIP 14222. Educational background: SUNY Buffalo Law School (10,562 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
A "Delinquent" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents, and how to verify current standing directly with the state bar.
Tenure among Buffalo, NY office peers
Michael James Mettille's 14-year NY register tenure places mid-pack in Buffalo, NY: rank #2,173 of 3,464 office peers (63rd percentile). See the Buffalo attorney directory .
- Local rank
- #2,173
- City cohort
- 3,464
- Local percentile
- 63rd
- Admitted
- 2012
Nearest tenure peers in Buffalo
- Michael Jason Adler admitted 2012 · 14 yr
- Aaron Morris Adoff admitted 2012 · 14 yr
- Jennifer Behm admitted 2012 · 14 yr
- Jeffrey Todd Bochiechio admitted 2012 · 14 yr
How local rank is computed
Rank uses years since NY-bar admission among non-deceased registry rows that list the same office city and state, a local placement, not a statewide claim. Source: NY Office of Court Administration Attorney Registration · as of September 2026. Derived local rank, not published upstream.
How Michael compares to fellow Suny Buffalo Law School alumni
Among the 4,938 Suny Buffalo Law School graduates in the New York register, Michael James Mettille is longer-tenured than 27%.
14 years vs. Suny Buffalo Law School alumni
Years since admission - 4,938 NY-registered alumni of this school
14 Top 73% higher than 27% of 4,938 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 · September 2026
Suny Buffalo Law School's active-bar rate
Of Suny Buffalo Law School's 10,562 alumni in the New York register, 69.9% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
The 2012 admission class today
Of the 9,632 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2012, 69.6% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Delinquent
- Registration Number
- 4982351
- Year Admitted
- 2012 (14 yrs · mid-career)
- Judicial Department
- 4
- Next Registration
- Nov 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Michael J. Mettille, Esq.
- City
- Buffalo, NY
- County
- Erie
- ZIP Code
- 14222
- Phone
- (716) 239-7554
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Michael James Mettille's current status, "Delinquent", places this record outside the 67.2% of the 432,625-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.
Near-tenure Suny Buffalo Law School alumni
Fellow alumni on the NY register whose admission year is closest to 2012 (excluding same-firm colleagues above).
Same admission year (2012), other cities
NY-registered attorneys admitted in 2012 whose listed office city differs from Buffalo, a vintage cohort, not a neighborhood list.
Nationwide attorneys with similar admission year or city registry density
Two non-geo peer axes for Michael James Mettille: closest NY bar admission year outside NY, and closest out-of-state office cities by how many NY-registered attorneys they list (~3,465 here). Distinct from same-firm, fellow-alumni, and same-year other-city strips above.
Similar admission year (~2012)
Counts come from the NY State Office of Court Administration registration extract; peers are not a competence or practice-area ranking.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Michael Mettille licensed?
Michael Mettille is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Michael James Mettille admitted to the bar?
Michael James Mettille has been on the New York bar register since 2012.
Where did Michael James Mettille go to law school?
Michael James Mettille attended SUNY Buffalo Law School.
What company does Michael James Mettille work for?
Michael James Mettille is associated with Michael J. Mettille, Esq. in Buffalo, NY.
Is Michael James Mettille in good standing?
No, Michael James Mettille carries a "Delinquent" status, not active standing. Confirm the exact scope directly with the state bar before engaging.
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