New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Michael Shay Ryan
Fordham alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1993, registered office in Phoenix, AZ. Status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration registry.
- 1993
- Admitted
- 33
- Years in bar
- 2541621
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 33 years on the register since a 1993 admission, Michael Shay Ryan ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 71% of the currently-active bar.
- 33 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 29%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Fordham
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Michael Shay Ryan is registered as bar number 2541621 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 Federal Defender District Of Arizona, located in Phoenix, AZ, ZIP 85007. Educational background: FORDHAM.
State context & due diligence
Michael Shay Ryan 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 Shay Ryan's 33 years since admission in 1993. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
33 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
33 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 Fordham alumni
Among the 2,708 Fordham graduates in the New York register, Michael Shay Ryan is longer-tenured than 58% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
33 years vs. Fordham alumni
Years since admission - 2,708 NY-registered alumni of this school
33 Top 42% higher than 58% of 2,708 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
The 1993 admission class today
Of the 6,440 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1993, 75.4% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2541621
- Year Admitted
- 1993 (33 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Aug 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Federal Defender District Of Arizona
- City
- Phoenix, AZ
- ZIP Code
- 85007
- Phone
- (602) 526-3000
Education
FORDHAM
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Bar status reference for the 429,620 attorneys registered in this jurisdiction. Michael Shay Ryan'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 Ryan licensed?
Michael Ryan is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Michael Shay Ryan admitted to the bar?
Michael Shay Ryan's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1993.
Where did Michael Shay Ryan go to law school?
Michael Shay Ryan attended FORDHAM.
What company does Michael Shay Ryan work for?
Michael Shay Ryan is associated with Federal Defender District Of Arizona in Phoenix, AZ.
Is Michael Shay Ryan in good standing?
Yes, Michael Shay Ryan 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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