New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Michael Sterlace
Cleveland Marshall alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1984, registered office in Naples, FL. 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
- 1959337
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Michael Sterlace appears in the New York attorney register with a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", on record since 1984 - an administrative designation rather than discipline, but confirm current standing with the state bar.
- 42 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Pending-renewal
- current bar status: "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday"
- Law school
- Cleveland Marshall
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Michael Sterlace is registered as bar number 1959337 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", a routine periodic-renewal reminder, not discipline. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Michael Sterlace Attorney At Law, located in Naples, FL, ZIP 34105. Educational background: CLEVELAND MARSHALL (96 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
A "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort for now. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents.
How Michael compares to fellow Cleveland Marshall alumni
Among the 86 Cleveland Marshall graduates in the New York register, Michael Sterlace is longer-tenured than 78% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
42 years vs. Cleveland Marshall alumni
Years since admission - 86 NY-registered alumni of this school
42 Top 22% higher than 78% of 86 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
Cleveland Marshall's active-bar rate
Of Cleveland Marshall's 96 alumni in the New York register, 55.8% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Cleveland Marshall alumni, active-bar rate
The 1984 admission class today
Of the 5,952 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1984, 55.4% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday
- Registration Number
- 1959337
- Year Admitted
- 1984 (42 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Apr 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Michael Sterlace Attorney At Law
- City
- Naples, FL
- ZIP Code
- 34105
- Phone
- (239) 261-0765
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Michael Sterlace's current status, "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", places this record outside 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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Michael Sterlace is currently listed as "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", treat that as a registration fact to confirm, not a verdict on quality.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Michael Sterlace licensed?
Michael Sterlace is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Michael Sterlace admitted to the bar?
Michael Sterlace's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1984.
Where did Michael Sterlace go to law school?
Michael Sterlace attended CLEVELAND MARSHALL.
What company does Michael Sterlace work for?
Michael Sterlace is associated with Michael Sterlace Attorney At Law in Naples, FL.
Is Michael Sterlace in good standing?
Not currently, Michael Sterlace's listed status is "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", not active standing. Confirm current status with the state bar.
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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