New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Michael John Policastro
St John'S University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2001, registered office in Clifton, NJ. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2001
- Admitted
- 25
- Years in bar
- 3991601
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 25 years on the register since a 2001 admission, Michael John Policastro ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 62% of the currently-active bar.
- 25 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- #41 of 102
- by tenure in Clifton office peers
- Law school
- St John'S University
Data updated August 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 3991601 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Michael John Policastro, a veteran practitioner still in active good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Law Office Of Michael J. Policastro, located in Clifton, NJ, ZIP 07014. Educational background: ST JOHN'S UNIVERSITY.
State context & due diligence
After 25 years on the register, Michael John Policastro 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 John Policastro's 25 years since admission in 2001.
25 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
25 Top 38% higher than 62% of 290,787 active NY attorneys
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more active NY attorneys. 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 · August 2026
Tenure among Clifton, NJ office peers
Michael John Policastro is toward the newer end of Clifton, NJ's NY register cohort: #41 of 102 by years since admission. See the Clifton attorney directory .
- Local rank
- #41
- City cohort
- 102
- Local percentile
- 39th
- Admitted
- 2001
Nearest tenure peers in Clifton
- Robert Marc Baratta admitted 2001 · 25 yr
- Suzannah Rose Brown admitted 2002 · 24 yr
- Nancy Anne Cifalino admitted 2002 · 24 yr
- Patricia Lynn Jarrach admitted 2002 · 24 yr
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 August 2026. Derived local rank, not published upstream.
How Michael compares to fellow St John'S University alumni
Among the 297 St John'S University graduates in the New York register, Michael John Policastro is longer-tenured than 55%.
25 years vs. St John'S University alumni
Years since admission - 297 NY-registered alumni of this school
25 Top 45% higher than 55% of 297 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 · August 2026
The 2001 admission class today
Of the 7,416 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2001, 82.5% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 3991601
- Year Admitted
- 2001 (25 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- May 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Law Office Of Michael J. Policastro
- City
- Clifton, NJ
- ZIP Code
- 07014
- Phone
- (201) 870-3181
Education
ST JOHN'S UNIVERSITY
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Michael John Policastro's current status, "Currently registered", places this attorney in the 67.2% of the 432,625-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.
Near-tenure St John'S University alumni
Fellow alumni on the NY register whose admission year is closest to 2001 (excluding same-firm colleagues above).
Same admission year (2001), other cities
NY-registered attorneys admitted in 2001 whose listed office city differs from Clifton, a vintage cohort, not a neighborhood list.
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Michael John Policastro's "Currently registered" listing confirms bar standing only, it is a registration fact to verify, not a verdict on quality or competence.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Michael Policastro licensed?
Michael Policastro is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Michael John Policastro admitted to the bar?
Michael John Policastro's admission to the New York bar dates back to 2001.
Where did Michael John Policastro go to law school?
Michael John Policastro attended ST JOHN'S UNIVERSITY.
What company does Michael John Policastro work for?
Michael John Policastro is associated with Law Office Of Michael J. Policastro in Clifton, NJ.
Is Michael John Policastro in good standing?
Yes, Michael John Policastro holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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