New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4
Michael A. Schaeftler
NY-admitted attorney, admitted to the New York bar in 1984, registered office in Amherst, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1984
- Admitted
- 42
- Years in bar
- 1900869
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Michael A. Schaeftler carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status on the New York bar register, on record since 1984 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.
- 42 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Suspended
- current bar status: "Suspended, delinquent"
- #38 of 189
- by tenure in Amherst office peers
- Amherst
- registered office, NY
Data updated August 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Michael A. Schaeftler is registered as bar number 1900869 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Suspended, delinquent", suspended or delinquent, verify terms with the bar before engaging. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 4, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Associate Professor Of Law, located in Amherst, NY (Erie County), ZIP 14260.
State context & due diligence
A "Suspended, delinquent" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents, and how to verify current standing directly with the state bar.
Tenure among Amherst, NY office peers
Michael A. Schaeftler is toward the newer end of Amherst, NY's NY register cohort: #38 of 189 by years since admission. See the Amherst attorney directory .
- Local rank
- #38
- City cohort
- 189
- Local percentile
- 20th
- Admitted
- 1984
Nearest tenure peers in Amherst
- Joe Russell Cavan admitted 1984 · 42 yr
- Johannah M. Farugia admitted 1984 · 42 yr
- Kenneth Robert Hiller admitted 1984 · 42 yr
- Michael J. Hughes admitted 1984 · 42 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.
The 1984 admission class today
Of the 5,952 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1984, 54.8% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Suspended, delinquent
- Registration Number
- 1900869
- Year Admitted
- 1984 (42 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 4
- Next Registration
- Sep 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Associate Professor Of Law
- City
- Amherst, NY
- County
- Erie
- ZIP Code
- 14260
- Phone
- (716) 636-2092
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Michael A. Schaeftler's current status, "Suspended, delinquent", places this record outside 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.
Same admission year (1984), other cities
NY-registered attorneys admitted in 1984 whose listed office city differs from Amherst, a vintage cohort, not a neighborhood list.
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Michael A. Schaeftler carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status. Verify the exact scope and dates of this action directly with the state bar before acting on it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Michael Schaeftler licensed?
Michael Schaeftler is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Michael A. Schaeftler admitted to the bar?
Michael A. Schaeftler's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1984.
What company does Michael A. Schaeftler work for?
Michael A. Schaeftler is associated with Associate Professor Of Law in Amherst, NY.
Is Michael A. Schaeftler in good standing?
No, Michael A. Schaeftler carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status, not active standing. Confirm the exact scope directly with the state bar before engaging.
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