New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4
Michael Farrington Young
Albany alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1978, registered office in Lowville, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1978
- Admitted
- 48
- Years in bar
- 1564459
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Michael Farrington Young has spent 48 years on the register since admission in 1978, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 92% tenure percentile.
- 48 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 8%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Albany
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Michael Farrington Young has carried New York bar registration 1564459 for the better part of a career, still active and in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 4, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Young Law Office, PLLC, located in Lowville, NY (Lewis County), ZIP 13367. 2 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: ALBANY (2,431 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 48 years, Michael Farrington Young has remained part of the New York bar's active cohort, a share of the register detailed further below.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Michael Farrington Young's 48 years since a 1978 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
48 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
48 Top 8% higher than 92% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How Michael compares to fellow Albany alumni
Among the 1,229 Albany graduates in the New York register, Michael Farrington Young is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
48 years vs. Albany alumni
Years since admission - 1,229 NY-registered alumni of this school
48 Top 1% higher than 99% of 1,229 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
Albany's active-bar rate
Of Albany's 2,431 alumni in the New York register, 53.4% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Albany alumni, active-bar rate
The 1978 admission class today
Of the 3,834 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1978, 52.6% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1564459
- Year Admitted
- 1978 (48 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 4
- Next Registration
- Jun 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Young Law Office, PLLC
- City
- Lowville, NY
- County
- Lewis
- ZIP Code
- 13367
- Phone
- (315) 376-7543
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Michael Farrington Young'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 Farrington Young'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 Young licensed?
Michael Young is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Michael Farrington Young admitted to the bar?
Michael Farrington Young's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1978.
Where did Michael Farrington Young go to law school?
Michael Farrington Young attended ALBANY.
What company does Michael Farrington Young work for?
Michael Farrington Young is associated with Young Law Office, PLLC in Lowville, NY.
Is Michael Farrington Young in good standing?
Yes, Michael Farrington Young holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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