New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Michael David Scherz
City University Of New York School Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1987, registered office in New York, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1987
- Admitted
- 39
- Years in bar
- 2168847
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 39 years on the register since a 1987 admission, Michael David Scherz ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 79% of the currently-active bar.
- 39 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 21%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- City University Of New York School Of Law
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2168847 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Michael David Scherz, 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 Lawyers For Children, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10013. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: City University of New York School of Law (2,110 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 39 years on the register, Michael David Scherz 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 David Scherz's 39 years since admission in 1987. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
39 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
39 Top 21% higher than 79% 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 City University Of New York School Of Law alumni
Among the 1,851 City University Of New York School Of Law graduates in the New York register, Michael David Scherz is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
39 years vs. City University Of New York School Of Law alumni
Years since admission - 1,851 NY-registered alumni of this school
39 Top 1% higher than 99% of 1,851 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
City University Of New York School Of Law's active-bar rate
Of City University Of New York School Of Law's 2,110 alumni in the New York register, 85.2% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
City University Of New York School Of Law alumni, active-bar rate
The 1987 admission class today
Of the 5,948 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1987, 71.3% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2168847
- Year Admitted
- 1987 (39 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- May 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Lawyers For Children
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10013
- Phone
- (212) 966-6420
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Michael David Scherz'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 Scherz licensed?
Michael Scherz is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Michael David Scherz admitted to the bar?
Michael David Scherz's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1987.
Where did Michael David Scherz go to law school?
Michael David Scherz attended City University of New York School of Law.
What company does Michael David Scherz work for?
Michael David Scherz is associated with Lawyers For Children in New York, NY.
Is Michael David Scherz in good standing?
Yes, Michael David Scherz 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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