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

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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
2012
14 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
Thomas M Cooley Law School
85.7% active rate
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
5044839
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

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

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 · 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

This attorney 0 35 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 · 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

0%100%New York avg66%85.7%
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.

64%66%68%70% Statewide, all years2012 class 66.2% 69.6% ▲ +5.1%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 2012 admission class

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
County
Herkimer
ZIP Code
13350
Phone
(315) 867-1558

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
Cohort Attorneys Share Profile relevance
Active in good standing 284,296
66.2%
This attorney is in this cohort
Other / inactive / discipline 145,324
33.8%
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Total registered 429,620 100.0% 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.

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Before you rely on this record

Michelle Katherine Fassett'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 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").

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