New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2

Michele Francine Defreitas

University Of Maryland alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1993, registered office in 15-19, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

1993
Admitted
33
Years in bar
2516912
NY reg #

The record in one line

With 33 years on the register since a 1993 admission, Michele Francine Defreitas ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 71% of the currently-active bar.

33 yrs
in active practice since admission
Active
current bar status: "Currently registered"
Top 29%
by tenure among active NY attorneys
Law school
University Of Maryland

Data updated August 2026

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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Year admitted
1993
33 years
Law school
University Of Maryland
63% active rate
Registration
2516912
NY registration #

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Registration 2516912 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Michele Francine Defreitas, a veteran practitioner still in active 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 Dohmh, located in 15-19, NY (Queens County), ZIP 10010. 1 other attorney shares this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND (319 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

After 33 years on the register, Michele Francine Defreitas still falls within the New York bar's active cohort, a share of the register detailed further below.

Experience vs. the active New York bar

Few active New York attorneys match Michele Francine Defreitas's 33 years since admission in 1993.

33 years on the New York bar

Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys

33 Top 29% higher than 71% 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

How Michele compares to fellow University Of Maryland alumni

Among the 229 University Of Maryland graduates in the New York register, Michele Francine Defreitas is longer-tenured than 81%.

33 years vs. University Of Maryland alumni

Years since admission - 229 NY-registered alumni of this school

33 Top 19% higher than 81% of 229 fellow alumni

This attorney 5 40 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

University Of Maryland's active-bar rate

Of University Of Maryland's 319 alumni in the New York register, 63% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.

0%100%New York avg67%63%
University Of Maryland alumni, active-bar rate

The 1993 admission class today

Of the 6,439 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1993, 77.6% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.

65%70%75%80% Statewide, all years1993 class 67.2% 77.6% ▲ +15.5%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1993 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
2516912
Year Admitted
1993 (33 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
2
Next Registration
Nov 2027

Location & Contact

Company
Dohmh
County
Queens
ZIP Code
10010
Phone
(347) 396-6070

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Michele Francine Defreitas'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 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.

Same firm affiliation: Dohmh

Other NY-registered attorneys who share this firm name on the OCA register (not a geographic peer set).

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Nationwide attorneys with similar admission year or city registry density

Out-of-state NY bar peers for Michele Francine Defreitas with the closest admission year to 1993. Distinct from same-firm, fellow-alumni, and same-year other-city strips above.

Counts come from the NY State Office of Court Administration registration extract; peers are not a competence or practice-area ranking.

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Before you rely on this record

Michele Francine Defreitas'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 Michele Defreitas licensed?

Michele Defreitas is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Michele Francine Defreitas admitted to the bar?

Michele Francine Defreitas's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1993.

Where did Michele Francine Defreitas go to law school?

Michele Francine Defreitas attended UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND.

What company does Michele Francine Defreitas work for?

Michele Francine Defreitas is associated with Dohmh in 15-19, NY.

Is Michele Francine Defreitas in good standing?

Yes, Michele Francine Defreitas holds active bar status ("Currently registered").

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