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
Michael Jon Motelson appears in the New York attorney register with a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", on record since 1993 - an administrative designation rather than discipline, but confirm current standing with the state bar.
- 33 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Pending-renewal
- current bar status: "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday"
- Law school
- Washington College
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Michael Jon Motelson is registered as bar number 2518868 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", a routine periodic-renewal reminder, not discipline. 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
A "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort for now. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents.
How Michael compares to fellow Washington College alumni
Among the 83 Washington College graduates in the New York register, Michael Jon Motelson is longer-tenured than 20% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
33 years vs. Washington College alumni
Years since admission - 83 NY-registered alumni of this school
33 Top 80% higher than 20% of 83 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
Washington College's active-bar rate
Of Washington College's 90 alumni in the New York register, 58.2% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Washington College alumni, active-bar rate
The 1993 admission class today
Of the 6,440 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1993, 75.4% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday
- Registration Number
- 2518868
- Year Admitted
- 1993 (33 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Sep 2025
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, "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", places this record outside 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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Michael Jon Motelson is currently listed as "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", treat that as a registration fact to confirm, not a verdict on quality.
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?
Not currently, Michael Jon Motelson's listed status is "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", not active standing. Confirm current status with the state bar.
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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