New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1

Michelle Karkowsky

Harvard Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2010, registered office in Elkins Park, PA. Status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration registry.

2010
Admitted
16
Years in bar
4815809
NY reg #

The record in one line

Michelle Karkowsky has held an active New York bar license for 16 years - admitted in 2010, longer-tenured than 37% of the state's currently-active attorneys.

16 yrs
in active practice since admission
Active
current bar status: "Currently registered"
Top 63%
by tenure among active NY attorneys
Law school
Harvard Law School
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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
2010
16 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
Harvard Law School
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
4815809
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number
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New York has 429,620 registered attorneys, of which 284,296 are currently active.

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Michelle Karkowsky is registered as bar number 4815809 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Currently registered", which indicates the attorney is currently authorized to practice law and is in good standing for registration purposes. The attorney was admitted to the bar in 2010, representing roughly 16 years since admission — a useful signal when weighing depth of practical experience against fee expectations. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

Practice address is listed under Moving Traditions, located in Elkins Park, PA, ZIP 19027. Public records list 1 other attorney with the same firm affiliation in this registry — firm size and colleague credentials are relevant when judging the scope and specialty mix of a practice. Educational background: Harvard Law School — which has 16,595 registered alumni in this dataset, one of the admissions credentials used by the bar to verify qualification for licensure.

State context & due diligence

For benchmarking context, New York has 429,620 registered attorneys statewide, of which 284,296 (66.2%) are actively registered — this attorney's "Currently registered" status places them within the active cohort. Bar registration status alone does not confirm competence, specialty, or fit for a specific legal matter — it confirms only that the attorney has met the bar's registration requirements as of the last reporting cycle. Before engaging any attorney, verify their current standing directly with the state bar, review any discipline history through official channels, confirm fee structure in writing, and ask about specific experience handling matters similar to yours. Public profiles like this one are a starting point for due diligence, not a substitute for it.

Experience vs. the active New York bar

Michelle Karkowsky was admitted in 2010, giving 16 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.

16 years on the New York bar

Years since admission — all currently-active NY attorneys

16 Top 63% higher than 37% of 284,296 active NY attorneys

0–5: 32,969 active NY attorneys (12%). Below this entry. 5–10: 35,324 active NY attorneys (12%). Below this entry. 10–15: 37,359 active NY attorneys (13%). Below this entry. 15–20: 38,301 active NY attorneys (13%). This entry sits in this band. 20–25: 30,322 active NY attorneys (11%). Above this entry. 25–30: 26,950 active NY attorneys (9%). Above this entry. 30–35: 22,362 active NY attorneys (8%). Above this entry. 35–40: 20,427 active NY attorneys (7%). Above this entry. 40–45: 17,284 active NY attorneys (6%). Above this entry. 45–50: 11,205 active NY attorneys (4%). Above this entry. 50–55: 6,424 active NY attorneys (2%). Above this entry. 55–60: 3,176 active NY attorneys (1%). Above this entry. 60–65: 1,461 active NY attorneys (1%). Above this entry. 65–70: 568 active NY attorneys (0%). Above this entry. 70–75: 139 active NY attorneys (0%). Above this entry. 75–80: 25 active NY attorneys (0%). Above this entry. This attorney 0 80 every active NY attorney, bucketed by value

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Source NY Office of Court Administration — Attorney Registration · May 2026

How Michelle compares to fellow Harvard Law School alumni

Among the 8,587 Harvard Law School graduates in the New York register, Michelle Karkowsky is longer-tenured than 53% — a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.

16 years vs. Harvard Law School alumni

Years since admission — 8,587 NY-registered alumni of this school

16 Top 47% higher than 53% of 8,587 fellow alumni

0–5: 1,284 fellow alumni (15%). Below this entry. 5–10: 1,684 fellow alumni (20%). Below this entry. 10–15: 1,586 fellow alumni (18%). Below this entry. 15–20: 1,456 fellow alumni (17%). This entry sits in this band. 20–25: 1,431 fellow alumni (17%). Above this entry. 25–30: 1,146 fellow alumni (13%). Above this entry. This attorney 0 30 every registered alum of this school, bucketed by value

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Source NY Office of Court Administration — Attorney Registration · May 2026

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
4815809
Year Admitted
2010 (16 yrs · senior)
Judicial Department
1
Next Registration
Jul 2026

Location & Contact

Company
Moving Traditions
City
Elkins Park, PA
ZIP Code
19027
Phone
(301) 325-7853

Education

Harvard Law School

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Bar status reference for the 429,620 attorneys registered in this jurisdiction. Michelle Karkowsky's current status is "Currently registered".

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.

Other Attorneys at Moving Traditions

Lisa Michelle Gersten Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday
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Before you rely on this record

Michelle Karkowsky is currently listed as "Currently registered" — treat that as a registration fact to confirm, not a verdict on quality.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Michelle Karkowsky licensed?

Michelle Karkowsky is licensed in New York. Their current bar status is "Currently registered".

When was Michelle Karkowsky admitted to the bar?

Michelle Karkowsky was admitted to the bar in 2010.

Where did Michelle Karkowsky go to law school?

Michelle Karkowsky attended Harvard Law School.

What company does Michelle Karkowsky work for?

Michelle Karkowsky is associated with Moving Traditions in Elkins Park, PA.

Is Michelle Karkowsky in good standing?

Yes, Michelle Karkowsky has a current registration status of "Currently registered", indicating active standing with the bar.

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