New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3

Michael Richard Philips

Fordham Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2016, registered office in Hackensack, NJ. This record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

2016
Admitted
10
Years in bar
5441621
NY reg #

The record in one line

Michael Richard Philips carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status on the New York bar register, on record since 2016 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.

10 yrs
since first admission to the bar
Suspended
current bar status: "Suspended, delinquent"
Law school
Fordham Law School

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Suspended, delinquent
suspended
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
2016
10 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
Fordham Law School
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
5441621
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Michael Richard Philips is registered as bar number 5441621 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Suspended, delinquent", suspended or delinquent, verify terms with the bar before engaging. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

Practice address is listed under Bergen County Prosecutor'S Office, located in Hackensack, NJ, ZIP 07601. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: FORDHAM LAW SCHOOL.

State context & due diligence

A "Suspended, 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.

How Michael compares to fellow Fordham Law School alumni

Among the 1,136 Fordham Law School graduates in the New York register, Michael Richard Philips is longer-tenured than 5% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.

10 years vs. Fordham Law School alumni

Years since admission - 1,136 NY-registered alumni of this school

10 Top 95% higher than 5% of 1,136 fellow alumni

This attorney 0 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

The 2016 admission class today

Of the 8,420 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2016, 72.1% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.

64%66%68%70%72%74% Statewide, all years2016 class 66.2% 72.1% ▲ +8.9%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 2016 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Suspended, delinquent
Registration Number
5441621
Year Admitted
2016 (10 yrs · mid-career)
Judicial Department
3
Next Registration
Apr 2026

Location & Contact

Company
Bergen County Prosecutor'S Office
ZIP Code
07601

Education

FORDHAM LAW SCHOOL

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Michael Richard Philips's current status, "Suspended, delinquent", 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%
Verify status before engaging
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.

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Before you rely on this record

Michael Richard Philips carries a "Suspended, 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 Philips licensed?

Michael Philips is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Michael Richard Philips admitted to the bar?

Michael Richard Philips has been on the New York bar register since 2016.

Where did Michael Richard Philips go to law school?

Michael Richard Philips attended FORDHAM LAW SCHOOL.

What company does Michael Richard Philips work for?

Michael Richard Philips is associated with Bergen County Prosecutor'S Office in Hackensack, NJ.

Is Michael Richard Philips in good standing?

No, Michael Richard Philips carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status, not active standing. Confirm the exact scope directly with the state bar before engaging.

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