New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2

Michael William Virga

St. John'S University School Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2016, registered office in Wappingers Falls, NY. This record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

2016
Admitted
10
Years in bar
5433933
NY reg #

The record in one line

Admitted in 2016, Michael William Virga has built 10 years of active New York practice - more tenure than 25% of the state's currently-active attorneys.

10 yrs
in active practice since admission
Active
current bar status: "Currently registered"
#46 of 48
by tenure in Wappingers Falls office peers
Law school
St. John'S University School Of Law

Data updated August 2026

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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Year admitted
2016
10 years
Law school
St. John'S University School Of Law
86.3% active rate
Registration
5433933
NY registration #

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Bar number 5433933 on the New York register belongs to Michael William Virga, currently in active 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 Law Office Of Michael W. Virga PLLC, located in Wappingers Falls, NY (Dutchess County), ZIP 12590. Educational background: ST. JOHN'S UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW (4,306 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

Michael William Virga 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 William Virga 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 75% higher than 25% of 290,787 active NY attorneys

This attorney 0 80 every active NY attorney, bucketed by value

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 · August 2026

Tenure among Wappingers Falls, NY office peers

Wappingers Falls, NY carries only 48 NY-registered attorneys with an admission year on file; Michael William Virga is #46 by tenure in that small local set. See the Wappingers Falls attorney directory .

Local rank
#46
City cohort
48
Local percentile
94th
Admitted
2016

Nearest tenure peers in Wappingers Falls

How local rank is computed

Rank uses years since NY-bar admission among non-deceased registry rows that list the same office city and state, a local placement, not a statewide claim. Source: NY Office of Court Administration Attorney Registration · as of August 2026. Derived local rank, not published upstream.

How Michael compares to fellow St. John'S University School Of Law alumni

Among the 5,923 St. John'S University School Of Law graduates in the New York register, Michael William Virga is longer-tenured than 23%.

10 years vs. St. John'S University School Of Law alumni

Years since admission - 5,923 NY-registered alumni of this school

10 Top 77% higher than 23% of 5,923 fellow alumni

This attorney 0 30 every registered alum of this school, bucketed by value

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 · August 2026

St. John'S University School Of Law's active-bar rate

Of St. John'S University School Of Law's 4,306 alumni in the New York register, 86.3% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.

0%100%New York avg67%86.3%
St. John'S University School Of Law alumni, active-bar rate

The 2016 admission class today

Of the 8,420 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2016, 72.9% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.

66%68%70%72%74% Statewide, all years2016 class 67.2% 72.9% ▲ +8.5%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 2016 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
5433933
Year Admitted
2016 (10 yrs · mid-career)
Judicial Department
2
Next Registration
Mar 2028

Location & Contact

Company
Law Office Of Michael W. Virga PLLC
County
Dutchess
ZIP Code
12590
Phone
(845) 235-2443

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Michael William Virga's current status, "Currently registered", places this attorney in the 67.2% of the 432,625-attorney New York register currently marked active.

Full statewide breakdown & source note
Cohort Attorneys Share Profile relevance
Active in good standing 290,787
67.2%
This attorney is in this cohort
Other / inactive / discipline 141,838
32.8%
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Total registered 432,625 100.0% Full New York bar register

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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Before you rely on this record

Michael William Virga'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 Virga licensed?

Michael Virga is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Michael William Virga admitted to the bar?

Michael William Virga has been on the New York bar register since 2016.

Where did Michael William Virga go to law school?

Michael William Virga attended ST. JOHN'S UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW.

What company does Michael William Virga work for?

Michael William Virga is associated with Law Office Of Michael W. Virga PLLC in Wappingers Falls, NY.

Is Michael William Virga in good standing?

Yes, Michael William Virga holds active bar status ("Currently registered").

Cite this page & disclosure

Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.