New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Michele J. Zerafa
Pace University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1997, registered office in Harrison, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1997
- Admitted
- 29
- Years in bar
- 2828267
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 29 years on the register since a 1997 admission, Michele J. Zerafa ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 61% of the currently-active bar.
- 29 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 39%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Pace University
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2828267 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Michele J. Zerafa, a veteran practitioner still in active 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 Zerafa & Candela, P.C., located in Harrison, NY (Westchester County), ZIP 10528. Educational background: PACE UNIVERSITY (2,557 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 29 years on the register, Michele J. Zerafa 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 J. Zerafa's 29 years since admission in 1997. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
29 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
29 Top 39% higher than 61% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How Michele compares to fellow Pace University alumni
Among the 1,922 Pace University graduates in the New York register, Michele J. Zerafa is longer-tenured than 20% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
29 years vs. Pace University alumni
Years since admission - 1,922 NY-registered alumni of this school
29 Top 80% higher than 20% of 1,922 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
Pace University's active-bar rate
Of Pace University's 2,557 alumni in the New York register, 66% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Pace University alumni, active-bar rate
The 1997 admission class today
Of the 7,065 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1997, 78.5% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2828267
- Year Admitted
- 1997 (29 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Mar 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Zerafa & Candela, P.C.
- City
- Harrison, NY
- County
- Westchester
- ZIP Code
- 10528
- Phone
- (914) 630-5534
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Michele J. Zerafa'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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Michele J. Zerafa'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 Zerafa licensed?
Michele Zerafa is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Michele J. Zerafa admitted to the bar?
Michele J. Zerafa's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1997.
Where did Michele J. Zerafa go to law school?
Michele J. Zerafa attended PACE UNIVERSITY.
What company does Michele J. Zerafa work for?
Michele J. Zerafa is associated with Zerafa & Candela, P.C. in Harrison, NY.
Is Michele J. Zerafa in good standing?
Yes, Michele J. Zerafa 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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