New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4
Michelle Katherine Fassett
Thomas M Cooley Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2012, registered office in Herkimer, NY. This record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2012
- Admitted
- 14
- Years in bar
- 5044839
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Admitted in 2012, Michelle Katherine Fassett has built 14 years of active New York practice - more tenure than 24% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 14 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 76%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Thomas M Cooley Law School
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Bar number 5044839 on the New York register belongs to Michelle Katherine Fassett, currently in active standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 4, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Herkimer County Department Of Social Services, located in Herkimer, NY (Herkimer County), ZIP 13350. Educational background: Thomas M Cooley Law School (684 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Michelle Katherine Fassett is currently part of the New York bar's active cohort, a group the breakdown below sizes against the full register.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
14 years into an active New York practice since a 2012 admission, Michelle Katherine Fassett sits here on the statewide experience curve - taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.
14 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
14 Top 76% higher than 24% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How Michelle compares to fellow Thomas M Cooley Law School alumni
Among the 325 Thomas M Cooley Law School graduates in the New York register, Michelle Katherine Fassett is longer-tenured than 29% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
14 years vs. Thomas M Cooley Law School alumni
Years since admission - 325 NY-registered alumni of this school
14 Top 71% higher than 29% of 325 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
Thomas M Cooley Law School's active-bar rate
Of Thomas M Cooley Law School's 684 alumni in the New York register, 85.7% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Thomas M Cooley Law School alumni, active-bar rate
The 2012 admission class today
Of the 9,632 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2012, 69.6% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 5044839
- Year Admitted
- 2012 (14 yrs · mid-career)
- Judicial Department
- 4
- Next Registration
- Sep 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Herkimer County Department Of Social Services
- City
- Herkimer, NY
- County
- Herkimer
- ZIP Code
- 13350
- Phone
- (315) 867-1558
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Michelle Katherine Fassett'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 Fassett licensed?
Michelle Fassett is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Michelle Katherine Fassett admitted to the bar?
Michelle Katherine Fassett has been on the New York bar register since 2012.
Where did Michelle Katherine Fassett go to law school?
Michelle Katherine Fassett attended Thomas M Cooley Law School.
What company does Michelle Katherine Fassett work for?
Michelle Katherine Fassett is associated with Herkimer County Department Of Social Services in Herkimer, NY.
Is Michelle Katherine Fassett in good standing?
Yes, Michelle Katherine Fassett holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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