New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Michael E. Roche-Kelly
Trinity College Dublin alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1996, registered office in Rochester, MI. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1996
- Admitted
- 30
- Years in bar
- 2730802
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 30 years on the register since a 1996 admission, Michael E. Roche-Kelly ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 71% of the currently-active bar.
- 30 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 29%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Trinity College Dublin
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2730802 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Michael E. Roche-Kelly, a veteran practitioner still in active good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Mrk Legal Search Consultants, located in Rochester, MI, ZIP 48307. Educational background: TRINITY COLLEGE DUBLIN (111 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 30 years on the register, Michael E. Roche-Kelly 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 E. Roche-Kelly's 30 years since admission in 1996. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
30 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
30 Top 29% higher than 71% of 284,296 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 · May 2026
How Michael compares to fellow Trinity College Dublin alumni
Among the 70 Trinity College Dublin graduates in the New York register, Michael E. Roche-Kelly is longer-tenured than 73% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
30 years vs. Trinity College Dublin alumni
Years since admission - 70 NY-registered alumni of this school
30 Top 27% higher than 73% of 70 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 · May 2026
Trinity College Dublin's active-bar rate
Of Trinity College Dublin's 111 alumni in the New York register, 75.2% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Trinity College Dublin alumni, active-bar rate
The 1996 admission class today
Of the 6,887 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1996, 62.7% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2730802
- Year Admitted
- 1996 (30 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Jun 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Mrk Legal Search Consultants
- City
- Rochester, MI
- ZIP Code
- 48307
- Phone
- (248) 219-8517
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Michael E. Roche-Kelly'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 Roche-Kelly licensed?
Michael Roche-Kelly is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Michael E. Roche-Kelly admitted to the bar?
Michael E. Roche-Kelly's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1996.
Where did Michael E. Roche-Kelly go to law school?
Michael E. Roche-Kelly attended TRINITY COLLEGE DUBLIN.
What company does Michael E. Roche-Kelly work for?
Michael E. Roche-Kelly is associated with Mrk Legal Search Consultants in Rochester, MI.
Is Michael E. Roche-Kelly in good standing?
Yes, Michael E. Roche-Kelly holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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