New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Michael Patrick Rooney
New York Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1998, registered office in New York, NY. Status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration registry.
- 1998
- Admitted
- 28
- Years in bar
- 2894764
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 28 years on the register since a 1998 admission, Michael Patrick Rooney ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 61% of the currently-active bar.
- 28 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 39%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- New York Law School
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Michael Patrick Rooney is registered as bar number 2894764 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Currently registered", authorized to practice 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 The Federal Defenders Of New York, Inc., located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10007. Educational background: New York Law School (14,968 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Michael Patrick Rooney sits within the New York bar's active cohort, see the full statewide status breakdown below for how that cohort compares to the rest of the register.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Few active New York attorneys match Michael Patrick Rooney's 28 years since admission in 1998. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
28 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
28 Top 39% higher than 61% 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 New York Law School alumni
Among the 7,974 New York Law School graduates in the New York register, Michael Patrick Rooney is longer-tenured than 87% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
28 years vs. New York Law School alumni
Years since admission - 7,974 NY-registered alumni of this school
28 Top 13% higher than 87% of 7,974 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
New York Law School's active-bar rate
Of New York Law School's 14,968 alumni in the New York register, 70.2% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
New York Law School alumni, active-bar rate
The 1998 admission class today
Of the 7,302 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1998, 62.8% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2894764
- Year Admitted
- 1998 (28 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Nov 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- The Federal Defenders Of New York, Inc.
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10007
- Phone
- (212) 417-8715
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Bar status reference for the 429,620 attorneys registered in this jurisdiction. Michael Patrick Rooney's current status is "Currently registered".
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 Rooney licensed?
Michael Rooney is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Michael Patrick Rooney admitted to the bar?
Michael Patrick Rooney's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1998.
Where did Michael Patrick Rooney go to law school?
Michael Patrick Rooney attended New York Law School.
What company does Michael Patrick Rooney work for?
Michael Patrick Rooney is associated with The Federal Defenders Of New York, Inc. in New York, NY.
Is Michael Patrick Rooney in good standing?
Yes, Michael Patrick Rooney holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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