New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3

Michael Joseph O'Brien

Washington University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1999. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

1999
Admitted
27
Years in bar
2993673
NY reg #

The record in one line

Michael Joseph O'Brien's New York bar registration is a historical record only, listed with status "Deceased", on record since 1999 - this entry does not reflect an active practice.

27 yrs
since first admission to the bar
Deceased
current bar status: "Deceased"
Law school
Washington University

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Deceased
deceased
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
1999
27 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
Washington University
67.1% active rate
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
2993673
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Michael Joseph O'Brien is registered as bar number 2993673 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Deceased", a historical record only. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

No firm or business address is on record, despite 27 years on the register. Educational background: WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY (422 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

This is a historical New York bar record; it does not count toward the state's currently-active cohort shown below.

How Michael compares to fellow Washington University alumni

Among the 282 Washington University graduates in the New York register, Michael Joseph O'Brien is longer-tenured than 59% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.

27 years vs. Washington University alumni

Years since admission - 282 NY-registered alumni of this school

27 Top 41% higher than 59% of 282 fellow alumni

This attorney 5 40 every registered alum of this school, bucketed by value

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 University's active-bar rate

Of Washington University's 422 alumni in the New York register, 67.1% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.

Washington University alumni, active-bar rate

0%100%New York avg66%67.1%
Washington University alumni, active-bar rate

The 1999 admission class today

Of the 7,628 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1999, 79.4% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.

60%65%70%75%80%85% Statewide, all years1999 class 66.2% 79.4% ▲ +19.9%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1999 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Deceased
Registration Number
2993673
Year Admitted
1999 (27 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
3

Location & Contact

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Michael Joseph O'Brien's current status, "Deceased", places this record outside the 66.2% of the 429,620-attorney New York register currently marked active.

Full statewide breakdown & source note
Cohort Attorneys Share Profile relevance
Active in good standing 284,296
66.2%
This attorney is outside this cohort
Other / inactive / discipline 145,324
33.8%
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Total registered 429,620 100.0% Full New York bar register

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.

Before you rely on this record

Michael Joseph O'Brien's record is historical. Confirm you are researching the correct person before drawing any conclusion from this listing.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Michael O'Brien licensed?

Michael O'Brien is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Michael Joseph O'Brien admitted to the bar?

Michael Joseph O'Brien's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1999.

Where did Michael Joseph O'Brien go to law school?

Michael Joseph O'Brien attended WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY.

Is Michael Joseph O'Brien in good standing?

Michael Joseph O'Brien's record is historical only ("Deceased"), it predates any current-standing question.

Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.