New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Michael Jon Motelson
Washington College alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1993, registered office in Staten Island, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1993
- Admitted
- 33
- Years in bar
- 2518868
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 33 years on the register since a 1993 admission, Michael Jon Motelson ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 71% of the currently-active bar.
- 33 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- #430 of 1,107
- by tenure in Staten Island office peers
- Law school
- Washington College
Data updated August 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2518868 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Michael Jon Motelson, 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 Michael J. Motelson Esq., located in Staten Island, NY (Richmond County), ZIP 10309. Educational background: WASHINGTON COLLEGE (90 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 33 years on the register, Michael Jon Motelson 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 Jon Motelson's 33 years since admission in 1993.
33 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
33 Top 29% higher than 71% of 290,787 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · August 2026
Tenure among Staten Island, NY office peers
Michael Jon Motelson is earlier in the Staten Island, NY office cohort than most peers: local tenure rank #430 of 1,107 (39th percentile). See the Staten Island attorney directory .
- Local rank
- #430
- City cohort
- 1,107
- Local percentile
- 39th
- Admitted
- 1993
Nearest tenure peers in Staten Island
- Judith-Marie Becker admitted 1993 · 33 yr
- Anthony Albert Caronna admitted 1993 · 33 yr
- Philip Scot Castaldi admitted 1993 · 33 yr
- Robert Stephen Cutrona admitted 1993 · 33 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 August 2026. Derived local rank, not published upstream.
How Michael compares to fellow Washington College alumni
Among the 82 Washington College graduates in the New York register, Michael Jon Motelson is longer-tenured than 21%.
33 years vs. Washington College alumni
Years since admission - 82 NY-registered alumni of this school
33 Top 79% higher than 21% of 82 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 · August 2026
Washington College's active-bar rate
Of Washington College's 90 alumni in the New York register, 63.3% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
The 1993 admission class today
Of the 6,439 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1993, 77.6% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2518868
- Year Admitted
- 1993 (33 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Sep 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Michael J. Motelson Esq.
- City
- Staten Island, NY
- County
- Richmond
- ZIP Code
- 10309
- Phone
- (718) 984-7077
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Michael Jon Motelson's current status, "Currently registered", places this attorney in 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 Washington College alumni
Fellow alumni on the NY register whose admission year is closest to 1993 (excluding same-firm colleagues above).
Same admission year (1993), other cities
NY-registered attorneys admitted in 1993 whose listed office city differs from Staten Island, a vintage cohort, not a neighborhood list.
Nationwide attorneys with similar admission year or city registry density
Two non-geo peer axes for Michael Jon Motelson: closest NY bar admission year outside NY, and closest out-of-state office cities by how many NY-registered attorneys they list (~1,108 here). Distinct from same-firm, fellow-alumni, and same-year other-city strips above.
Similar admission year (~1993)
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 Motelson licensed?
Michael Motelson is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Michael Jon Motelson admitted to the bar?
Michael Jon Motelson's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1993.
Where did Michael Jon Motelson go to law school?
Michael Jon Motelson attended WASHINGTON COLLEGE.
What company does Michael Jon Motelson work for?
Michael Jon Motelson is associated with Michael J. Motelson Esq. in Staten Island, NY.
Is Michael Jon Motelson in good standing?
Yes, Michael Jon Motelson holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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