New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Michael Joseph Testa
Brooklyn Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2012, registered office in Chicago, IL. This record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2012
- Admitted
- 14
- Years in bar
- 4979571
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Michael Joseph Testa appears in the New York attorney register with a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", on record since 2012 - an administrative designation rather than discipline, but confirm current standing with the state bar.
- 14 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Pending-renewal
- current bar status: "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday"
- Law school
- Brooklyn Law School
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Michael Joseph Testa is registered as bar number 4979571 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 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Polales Horton & Leonardi, located in Chicago, IL, ZIP 60604. Educational background: Brooklyn Law School (18,202 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 Brooklyn Law School alumni
Among the 8,694 Brooklyn Law School graduates in the New York register, Michael Joseph Testa is longer-tenured than 34% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
14 years vs. Brooklyn Law School alumni
Years since admission - 8,694 NY-registered alumni of this school
14 Top 66% higher than 34% of 8,694 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
Brooklyn Law School's active-bar rate
Of Brooklyn Law School's 18,202 alumni in the New York register, 63.3% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Brooklyn Law School alumni, active-bar rate
The 2012 admission class today
Of the 9,632 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2012, 69.6% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday
- Registration Number
- 4979571
- Year Admitted
- 2012 (14 yrs · mid-career)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- May 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Polales Horton & Leonardi
- City
- Chicago, IL
- ZIP Code
- 60604
- Phone
- (516) 448-7969
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Michael Joseph Testa'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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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Michael Testa licensed?
Michael Testa is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Michael Joseph Testa admitted to the bar?
Michael Joseph Testa has been on the New York bar register since 2012.
Where did Michael Joseph Testa go to law school?
Michael Joseph Testa attended Brooklyn Law School.
What company does Michael Joseph Testa work for?
Michael Joseph Testa is associated with Polales Horton & Leonardi in Chicago, IL.
Is Michael Joseph Testa in good standing?
Not currently, Michael Joseph Testa's listed status is "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", not active standing. Confirm current status with the state bar.
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