New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Michele S. Riley
Georgetwn Univ Law Schl alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1981, registered office in New York, NY. Status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration registry.
- 1981
- Admitted
- 45
- Years in bar
- 1788231
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 45 years on the register since a 1981 admission, Michele S. Riley ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 92% of the currently-active bar.
- 45 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 8%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Georgetwn Univ Law Schl
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Michele S. Riley is registered as bar number 1788231 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Currently registered", authorized to practice and in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Michele S. Riley, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10028. Educational background: GEORGETWN UNIV LAW SCHL.
State context & due diligence
Michele S. Riley sits within the New York bar's active cohort, see the full statewide status breakdown below for how that cohort compares to the rest of the register.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Few active New York attorneys match Michele S. Riley's 45 years since admission in 1981. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
45 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
45 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
The 1981 admission class today
Of the 4,916 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1981, 55.6% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1788231
- Year Admitted
- 1981 (45 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Sep 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Michele S. Riley
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10028
- Phone
- (212) 288-2931
Education
GEORGETWN UNIV LAW SCHL
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Bar status reference for the 429,620 attorneys registered in this jurisdiction. Michele S. Riley's current status is "Currently registered".
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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Michele S. Riley'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 Riley licensed?
Michele Riley is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Michele S. Riley admitted to the bar?
Michele S. Riley's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1981.
Where did Michele S. Riley go to law school?
Michele S. Riley attended GEORGETWN UNIV LAW SCHL.
What company does Michele S. Riley work for?
Michele S. Riley is associated with Michele S. Riley in New York, NY.
Is Michele S. Riley in good standing?
Yes, Michele S. Riley 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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