New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Michael Joseph Stafford
New York Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1993, registered office in East Brunswick, NJ. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1993
- Admitted
- 33
- Years in bar
- 2510360
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 33 years on the register since a 1993 admission, Michael Joseph Stafford 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
- New York Law School
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2510360 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Michael Joseph Stafford, a veteran practitioner still in active 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 Nordlaw, located in East Brunswick, NJ, ZIP 08816. 1 other attorney shares this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: New York Law School (14,968 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 33 years on the register, Michael Joseph Stafford 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 Joseph Stafford'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 New York Law School alumni
Among the 7,974 New York Law School graduates in the New York register, Michael Joseph Stafford is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
33 years vs. New York Law School alumni
Years since admission - 7,974 NY-registered alumni of this school
33 Top 1% higher than 99% of 7,974 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
New York Law School's active-bar rate
Of New York Law School's 14,968 alumni in the New York register, 70.2% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
New York Law School alumni, active-bar rate
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
- 2510360
- Year Admitted
- 1993 (33 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Jul 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Nordlaw
- City
- East Brunswick, NJ
- ZIP Code
- 08816
- Phone
- (732) 214-0303
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Michael Joseph Stafford'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 Stafford licensed?
Michael Stafford is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Michael Joseph Stafford admitted to the bar?
Michael Joseph Stafford's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1993.
Where did Michael Joseph Stafford go to law school?
Michael Joseph Stafford attended New York Law School.
What company does Michael Joseph Stafford work for?
Michael Joseph Stafford is associated with Nordlaw in East Brunswick, NJ.
Is Michael Joseph Stafford in good standing?
Yes, Michael Joseph Stafford 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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