New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Michael Christopher Thelen
University Of Notre Dame alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2004, registered office in Raleigh, NC. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2004
- Admitted
- 22
- Years in bar
- 4212767
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Michael Christopher Thelen has held an active New York bar license for 22 years - admitted in 2004, longer-tenured than 51% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 22 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 49%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- University Of Notre Dame
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Michael Christopher Thelen carries New York bar registration 4212767, an established, active practitioner in 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 Womble Bond Dickinson Us LLP, located in Raleigh, NC, ZIP 27601. 2 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: UNIVERSITY OF NOTRE DAME (250 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
With an established practice on record, Michael Christopher Thelen remains inside the New York bar's active cohort - see below for how that share of the register compares.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Michael Christopher Thelen was admitted in 2004, giving 22 years on the New York register. The histogram places that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state, taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.
22 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
22 Top 49% higher than 51% 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 University Of Notre Dame alumni
Among the 138 University Of Notre Dame graduates in the New York register, Michael Christopher Thelen is longer-tenured than 40% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
22 years vs. University Of Notre Dame alumni
Years since admission - 138 NY-registered alumni of this school
22 Top 60% higher than 40% of 138 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
University Of Notre Dame's active-bar rate
Of University Of Notre Dame's 250 alumni in the New York register, 65.2% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
University Of Notre Dame alumni, active-bar rate
The 2004 admission class today
Of the 8,407 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2004, 65.8% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 4212767
- Year Admitted
- 2004 (22 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Oct 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Womble Bond Dickinson Us LLP
- City
- Raleigh, NC
- ZIP Code
- 27601
- Phone
- (919) 755-2154
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Michael Christopher Thelen'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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Michael Christopher Thelen's "Currently registered" listing confirms bar standing only, it is a registration fact to verify, not a verdict on quality or competence.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Michael Thelen licensed?
Michael Thelen is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Michael Christopher Thelen admitted to the bar?
Michael Christopher Thelen was admitted to the bar in 2004.
Where did Michael Christopher Thelen go to law school?
Michael Christopher Thelen attended UNIVERSITY OF NOTRE DAME.
What company does Michael Christopher Thelen work for?
Michael Christopher Thelen is associated with Womble Bond Dickinson Us LLP in Raleigh, NC.
Is Michael Christopher Thelen in good standing?
Yes, Michael Christopher Thelen 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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