New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Michael Joseph Whidden
Fordham University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2003, registered office in New York, NY. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2003
- Admitted
- 23
- Years in bar
- 4122768
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Michael Joseph Whidden carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status on the New York bar register, on record since 2003 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.
- 23 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Suspended
- current bar status: "Suspended, delinquent"
- Law school
- Fordham University
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Michael Joseph Whidden is registered as bar number 4122768 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Suspended, delinquent", suspended or delinquent, verify terms with the bar before engaging. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Dornbush Schaeffer Strongin & Venaglia LLP, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10017. Educational background: FORDHAM UNIVERSITY.
State context & due diligence
A "Suspended, delinquent" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents, and how to verify current standing directly with the state bar.
How Michael compares to fellow Fordham University alumni
Among the 2,345 Fordham University graduates in the New York register, Michael Joseph Whidden is longer-tenured than 10% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
23 years vs. Fordham University alumni
Years since admission - 2,345 NY-registered alumni of this school
23 Top 90% higher than 10% of 2,345 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
The 2003 admission class today
Of the 8,250 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2003, 81% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Suspended, delinquent
- Registration Number
- 4122768
- Year Admitted
- 2003 (23 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Apr 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Dornbush Schaeffer Strongin & Venaglia LLP
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10017
- Phone
- (212) 759-3300
Education
FORDHAM UNIVERSITY
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Michael Joseph Whidden's current status, "Suspended, delinquent", 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 Joseph Whidden carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status. Verify the exact scope and dates of this action directly with the state bar before acting on it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Michael Whidden licensed?
Michael Whidden is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Michael Joseph Whidden admitted to the bar?
Michael Joseph Whidden was admitted to the bar in 2003.
Where did Michael Joseph Whidden go to law school?
Michael Joseph Whidden attended FORDHAM UNIVERSITY.
What company does Michael Joseph Whidden work for?
Michael Joseph Whidden is associated with Dornbush Schaeffer Strongin & Venaglia LLP in New York, NY.
Is Michael Joseph Whidden in good standing?
No, Michael Joseph Whidden carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status, not active standing. Confirm the exact scope directly with the state bar before engaging.
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