New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Michael John Rizzo
University Of Michigan Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1985, registered office in Dana Point, CA. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1985
- Admitted
- 41
- Years in bar
- 1965086
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Michael John Rizzo has spent 41 years on the register since admission in 1985, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 86% tenure percentile.
- 41 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 14%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- University Of Michigan Law School
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Michael John Rizzo has carried New York bar registration 1965086 for the better part of a career, still active and in 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 St. Edward The Confessor Catholic Church, located in Dana Point, CA, ZIP 92629. Educational background: University of Michigan Law School (2,276 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 41 years, Michael John Rizzo has remained part of the New York bar's active cohort, a share of the register detailed further below.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Michael John Rizzo's 41 years since a 1985 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
41 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
41 Top 14% higher than 86% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How Michael compares to fellow University Of Michigan Law School alumni
Among the 1,993 University Of Michigan Law School graduates in the New York register, Michael John Rizzo is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
41 years vs. University Of Michigan Law School alumni
Years since admission - 1,993 NY-registered alumni of this school
41 Top 1% higher than 99% of 1,993 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
University Of Michigan Law School's active-bar rate
Of University Of Michigan Law School's 2,276 alumni in the New York register, 82% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
University Of Michigan Law School alumni, active-bar rate
The 1985 admission class today
Of the 6,046 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1985, 68.6% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1965086
- Year Admitted
- 1985 (41 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Aug 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- St. Edward The Confessor Catholic Church
- City
- Dana Point, CA
- ZIP Code
- 92629
- Phone
- (503) 314-3743
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Michael John Rizzo'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 Rizzo licensed?
Michael Rizzo is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Michael John Rizzo admitted to the bar?
Michael John Rizzo's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1985.
Where did Michael John Rizzo go to law school?
Michael John Rizzo attended University of Michigan Law School.
What company does Michael John Rizzo work for?
Michael John Rizzo is associated with St. Edward The Confessor Catholic Church in Dana Point, CA.
Is Michael John Rizzo in good standing?
Yes, Michael John Rizzo holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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