New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Michele Sears
Boston University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2003, registered office in Dedham, MA. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2003
- Admitted
- 23
- Years in bar
- 4149902
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Michele Sears has held an active New York bar license for 23 years - admitted in 2003, longer-tenured than 51% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 23 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 49%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Boston University
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Michele Sears carries New York bar registration 4149902, an established, active practitioner in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under The Norfolk & Dedham Group, located in Dedham, MA, ZIP 02026. Educational background: BOSTON UNIVERSITY.
State context & due diligence
With an established practice on record, Michele Sears remains inside the New York bar's active cohort - see below for how that share of the register compares.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Michele Sears was admitted in 2003, giving 23 years on the New York register. The histogram places that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state, taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.
23 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
23 Top 49% higher than 51% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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 · May 2026
How Michele compares to fellow Boston University alumni
Among the 1,967 Boston University graduates in the New York register, Michele Sears is longer-tenured than 17% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
23 years vs. Boston University alumni
Years since admission - 1,967 NY-registered alumni of this school
23 Top 83% higher than 17% of 1,967 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
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 4149902
- Year Admitted
- 2003 (23 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Jul 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- The Norfolk & Dedham Group
- City
- Dedham, MA
- ZIP Code
- 02026
- Phone
- (617) 697-0555
Education
BOSTON UNIVERSITY
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Michele Sears'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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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Michele Sears licensed?
Michele Sears is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Michele Sears admitted to the bar?
Michele Sears was admitted to the bar in 2003.
Where did Michele Sears go to law school?
Michele Sears attended BOSTON UNIVERSITY.
What company does Michele Sears work for?
Michele Sears is associated with The Norfolk & Dedham Group in Dedham, MA.
Is Michele Sears in good standing?
Yes, Michele Sears 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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