New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3

Michelle Taylor Castle

Seton Hall University School Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2009, registered office in Chicago, IL. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

2009
Admitted
17
Years in bar
4725479
NY reg #

The record in one line

Michelle Taylor Castle has held an active New York bar license for 17 years - admitted in 2009, longer-tenured than 38% of the state's currently-active attorneys.

17 yrs
in active practice since admission
Active
current bar status: "Currently registered"
#943 of 2,245
by tenure in Chicago office peers
Law school
Seton Hall University School Of Law

Data updated September 2026

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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Year admitted
2009
17 years
Law school
Seton Hall University School Of Law
70.8% active rate
Registration
4725479
NY registration #

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Michelle Taylor Castle carries New York bar registration 4725479, 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 Old Republic Excess And Surplus, located in Chicago, IL, ZIP 60601. Educational background: Seton Hall University School of Law (6,483 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

With an established practice on record, Michelle Taylor Castle 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

Michelle Taylor Castle was admitted in 2009, giving 17 years on the New York register.

17 years on the New York bar

Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys

17 Top 62% higher than 38% 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 · September 2026

Tenure among Chicago, IL office peers

Michelle Taylor Castle's 17-year NY register tenure places mid-pack in Chicago, IL: rank #943 of 2,245 office peers (42nd percentile). See the Chicago attorney directory .

Local rank
#943
City cohort
2,245
Local percentile
42nd
Admitted
2009

Nearest tenure peers in Chicago

How local rank is computed

Rank uses years since NY-bar admission among non-deceased registry rows that list the same office city and state, a local placement, not a statewide claim. Source: NY Office of Court Administration Attorney Registration · as of September 2026. Derived local rank, not published upstream.

How Michelle compares to fellow Seton Hall University School Of Law alumni

Among the 4,775 Seton Hall University School Of Law graduates in the New York register, Michelle Taylor Castle is longer-tenured than 40%.

17 years vs. Seton Hall University School Of Law alumni

Years since admission - 4,775 NY-registered alumni of this school

17 Top 60% higher than 40% of 4,775 fellow alumni

This attorney 0 30 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 · September 2026

Seton Hall University School Of Law's active-bar rate

Of Seton Hall University School Of Law's 6,483 alumni in the New York register, 70.8% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.

0%100%New York avg67%70.8%
Seton Hall University School Of Law alumni, active-bar rate

The 2009 admission class today

Of the 10,203 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2009, 87.4% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.

60%70%80%90% Statewide, all years2009 class 67.2% 87.4% ▲ +30.1%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 2009 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
4725479
Year Admitted
2009 (17 yrs · senior)
Judicial Department
3
Next Registration
Dec 2027

Location & Contact

Company
Old Republic Excess And Surplus
ZIP Code
60601
Phone
(312) 898-1941

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Michelle Taylor Castle'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.

Nationwide attorneys with similar admission year or city registry density

Two non-geo peer axes for Michelle Taylor Castle: closest NY bar admission year outside IL, and closest out-of-state office cities by how many NY-registered attorneys they list (~2,246 here). 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

Michelle Taylor Castle'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 Michelle Castle licensed?

Michelle Castle is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Michelle Taylor Castle admitted to the bar?

Michelle Taylor Castle was admitted to the bar in 2009.

Where did Michelle Taylor Castle go to law school?

Michelle Taylor Castle attended Seton Hall University School of Law.

What company does Michelle Taylor Castle work for?

Michelle Taylor Castle is associated with Old Republic Excess And Surplus in Chicago, IL.

Is Michelle Taylor Castle in good standing?

Yes, Michelle Taylor Castle holds active bar status ("Currently registered").

Cite this page & disclosure

Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.