New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Michelle Roxanne Desouza Forte
Thomas M. Cooley alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2009, registered office in Brooklyn, NY. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2009
- Admitted
- 17
- Years in bar
- 4605218
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Michelle Roxanne Desouza Forte has held an active New York bar license for 17 years - admitted in 2009, longer-tenured than 37% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 17 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 63%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Thomas M. Cooley
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Michelle Roxanne Desouza Forte carries New York bar registration 4605218, an established, active practitioner in 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 The City Of New York Law Department, located in Brooklyn, NY (Kings County), ZIP 11201. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: THOMAS M. COOLEY.
State context & due diligence
With an established practice on record, Michelle Roxanne Desouza Forte 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 Roxanne Desouza Forte was admitted in 2009, giving 17 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.
17 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
17 Top 63% higher than 37% 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 Michelle compares to fellow Thomas M. Cooley alumni
Among the 230 Thomas M. Cooley graduates in the New York register, Michelle Roxanne Desouza Forte is longer-tenured than 19% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
17 years vs. Thomas M. Cooley alumni
Years since admission - 230 NY-registered alumni of this school
17 Top 81% higher than 19% of 230 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 2009 admission class today
Of the 10,203 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2009, 84.8% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 4605218
- Year Admitted
- 2009 (17 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Dec 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- The City Of New York Law Department
- City
- Brooklyn, NY
- County
- Kings
- ZIP Code
- 11201
- Phone
- (718) 834-4636
Education
THOMAS M. COOLEY
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Michelle Roxanne Desouza Forte'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 Michelle Desouza Forte licensed?
Michelle Desouza Forte is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Michelle Roxanne Desouza Forte admitted to the bar?
Michelle Roxanne Desouza Forte was admitted to the bar in 2009.
Where did Michelle Roxanne Desouza Forte go to law school?
Michelle Roxanne Desouza Forte attended THOMAS M. COOLEY.
What company does Michelle Roxanne Desouza Forte work for?
Michelle Roxanne Desouza Forte is associated with The City Of New York Law Department in Brooklyn, NY.
Is Michelle Roxanne Desouza Forte in good standing?
Yes, Michelle Roxanne Desouza Forte holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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