New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Michael James Socoloski
Vermont Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2016, registered office in Albany, NY. This record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2016
- Admitted
- 10
- Years in bar
- 5416169
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Admitted in 2016, Michael James Socoloski has built 10 years of active New York practice - more tenure than 24% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 10 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 76%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Vermont Law School
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Bar number 5416169 on the New York register belongs to Michael James Socoloski, currently in active standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under New York State, located in Albany, NY (Albany County), ZIP 12203. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: Vermont Law School (993 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Michael James Socoloski is currently part of the New York bar's active cohort, a group the breakdown below sizes against the full register.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
10 years into an active New York practice since a 2016 admission, Michael James Socoloski sits here on the statewide experience curve - taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.
10 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
10 Top 76% higher than 24% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How Michael compares to fellow Vermont Law School alumni
Among the 575 Vermont Law School graduates in the New York register, Michael James Socoloski is longer-tenured than 38% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
10 years vs. Vermont Law School alumni
Years since admission - 575 NY-registered alumni of this school
10 Top 62% higher than 38% of 575 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
Vermont Law School's active-bar rate
Of Vermont Law School's 993 alumni in the New York register, 73.3% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Vermont Law School alumni, active-bar rate
The 2016 admission class today
Of the 8,420 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2016, 72.1% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 5416169
- Year Admitted
- 2016 (10 yrs · mid-career)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Sep 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- New York State
- City
- Albany, NY
- County
- Albany
- ZIP Code
- 12203
- Phone
- (518) 560-4720
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Michael James Socoloski'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 Socoloski licensed?
Michael Socoloski is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Michael James Socoloski admitted to the bar?
Michael James Socoloski has been on the New York bar register since 2016.
Where did Michael James Socoloski go to law school?
Michael James Socoloski attended Vermont Law School.
What company does Michael James Socoloski work for?
Michael James Socoloski is associated with New York State in Albany, NY.
Is Michael James Socoloski in good standing?
Yes, Michael James Socoloski 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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