New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2

Michael Jerome Pender

St Johns University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1981, registered office in Syosset, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

1981
Admitted
45
Years in bar
2278455
NY reg #

The record in one line

Michael Jerome Pender carries a "Delinquent" status on the New York bar register, on record since 1981 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.

45 yrs
since first admission to the bar
Suspended
current bar status: "Delinquent"
#37 of 357
by tenure in Syosset office peers
Law school
St Johns University

Data updated September 2026

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Bar status
Delinquent
suspended
Year admitted
1981
45 years
Law school
St Johns University
Registration
2278455
NY registration #

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Michael Jerome Pender is registered as bar number 2278455 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 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

Practice address is listed under Hammill, O'Brien, Croutier, Dempsey, Pender & Koehler, P.C., located in Syosset, NY (Nassau County), ZIP 11791. Educational background: ST JOHNS UNIVERSITY.

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 Syosset, NY office peers

Most of the 357 NY-registered attorneys in Syosset, NY outrank Michael Jerome Pender on tenure; this record sits at the 10th local percentile (rank #37). See the Syosset attorney directory .

Local rank
#37
City cohort
357
Local percentile
10th
Admitted
1981

Nearest tenure peers in Syosset

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 St Johns University alumni

Among the 3,147 St Johns University graduates in the New York register, Michael Jerome Pender is longer-tenured than 82%.

45 years vs. St Johns University alumni

Years since admission - 3,147 NY-registered alumni of this school

45 Top 18% higher than 82% of 3,147 fellow alumni

This attorney 5 50 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 · September 2026

The 1981 admission class today

Of the 4,916 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1981, 54.1% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.

50%55%60%65%70% Statewide, all years1981 class 67.2% 54.1% ▼ -19.5%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1981 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Delinquent
Registration Number
2278455
Year Admitted
1981 (45 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
2
Next Registration
Oct 2026

Location & Contact

Company
Hammill, O'Brien, Croutier, Dempsey, Pender & Koehler, P.C.
County
Nassau
ZIP Code
11791
Phone
(516) 746-0707

Education

ST JOHNS UNIVERSITY

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Michael Jerome Pender'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
Cohort Attorneys Share Relevance
Active in good standing 290,787
67.2%
This attorney is outside this cohort
Other / inactive / discipline 141,838
32.8%
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Total registered 432,625 100.0% 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.

Nationwide attorneys with similar admission year or city registry density

Two non-geo peer axes for Michael Jerome Pender: closest NY bar admission year outside NY, and closest out-of-state office cities by how many NY-registered attorneys they list (~358 here). Distinct from same-firm, fellow-alumni, and same-year other-city strips above.

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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Before you rely on this record

Michael Jerome Pender carries a "Delinquent" status. Verify the exact scope and dates of this action directly with the state bar before acting on it.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Michael Pender licensed?

Michael Pender is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Michael Jerome Pender admitted to the bar?

Michael Jerome Pender's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1981.

Where did Michael Jerome Pender go to law school?

Michael Jerome Pender attended ST JOHNS UNIVERSITY.

What company does Michael Jerome Pender work for?

Michael Jerome Pender is associated with Hammill, O'Brien, Croutier, Dempsey, Pender & Koehler, P.C. in Syosset, NY.

Is Michael Jerome Pender in good standing?

No, Michael Jerome Pender carries a "Delinquent" status, not active standing. Confirm the exact scope directly with the state bar before engaging.

Cite this page & disclosure

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