New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Michael Lawrence Sharf
Fordham University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2001. Status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration registry.
- 2001
- Admitted
- 25
- Years in bar
- 3992310
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 25 years on the register since a 2001 admission, Michael Lawrence Sharf ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 61% of the currently-active bar.
- 25 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 39%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Fordham University
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Michael Lawrence Sharf is registered as bar number 3992310 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
No firm or business address is on record. Educational background: FORDHAM UNIVERSITY.
State context & due diligence
Michael Lawrence Sharf 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 Lawrence Sharf's 25 years since admission in 2001. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
25 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
25 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 Fordham University alumni
Among the 2,345 Fordham University graduates in the New York register, Michael Lawrence Sharf is longer-tenured than 43% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
25 years vs. Fordham University alumni
Years since admission - 2,345 NY-registered alumni of this school
25 Top 57% higher than 43% of 2,345 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 2001 admission class today
Of the 7,416 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2001, 80% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 3992310
- Year Admitted
- 2001 (25 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Nov 2027
Location & Contact
Education
FORDHAM UNIVERSITY
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Bar status reference for the 429,620 attorneys registered in this jurisdiction. Michael Lawrence Sharf'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 Sharf licensed?
Michael Sharf is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Michael Lawrence Sharf admitted to the bar?
Michael Lawrence Sharf's admission to the New York bar dates back to 2001.
Where did Michael Lawrence Sharf go to law school?
Michael Lawrence Sharf attended FORDHAM UNIVERSITY.
Is Michael Lawrence Sharf in good standing?
Yes, Michael Lawrence Sharf 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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