New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Michael Joseph Murray
University College Cork alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1989, registered office in Bronx, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1989
- Admitted
- 37
- Years in bar
- 2288389
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 37 years on the register since a 1989 admission, Michael Joseph Murray ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 79% of the currently-active bar.
- 37 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 21%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- University College Cork
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2288389 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Michael Joseph Murray, a veteran practitioner still in active good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Legal Aid Society Criminal Defense Division, located in Bronx, NY (Bronx County), ZIP 10451. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: UNIVERSITY COLLEGE CORK (57 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 37 years on the register, Michael Joseph Murray 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 Joseph Murray's 37 years since admission in 1989. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
37 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
37 Top 21% higher than 79% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
University College Cork's active-bar rate
Of University College Cork's 57 alumni in the New York register, 65.5% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
University College Cork alumni, active-bar rate
The 1989 admission class today
Of the 6,247 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1989, 70.8% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2288389
- Year Admitted
- 1989 (37 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Apr 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Legal Aid Society Criminal Defense Division
- City
- Bronx, NY
- County
- Bronx
- ZIP Code
- 10451
- Phone
- (718) 579-3000
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Michael Joseph Murray'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 Murray licensed?
Michael Murray is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Michael Joseph Murray admitted to the bar?
Michael Joseph Murray's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1989.
Where did Michael Joseph Murray go to law school?
Michael Joseph Murray attended UNIVERSITY COLLEGE CORK.
What company does Michael Joseph Murray work for?
Michael Joseph Murray is associated with Legal Aid Society Criminal Defense Division in Bronx, NY.
Is Michael Joseph Murray in good standing?
Yes, Michael Joseph Murray 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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