New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3

Michelle Cherie Lightholy-Jade

Oxford University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2023. As a recent entrant to the registry, this record's status, address, and admission date come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

2023
Admitted
3
Years in bar
5993134
NY reg #

The record in one line

Michelle Cherie Lightholy-Jade is early in an active New York law career - admitted to the bar in 2023 and on active status for 3 years so far, already ahead of 0% of the state's active bar by tenure.

3 yrs
in active practice since admission
Active
current bar status: "Currently registered"
Top 100%
by tenure among active NY attorneys
Law school
Oxford University

Data updated August 2026

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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Year admitted
2023
3 years
Law school
Oxford University
74.4% active rate
Registration
5993134
NY registration #

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Michelle Cherie Lightholy-Jade holds bar number 5993134 with the New York bar authority, a recent active-status addition to the roll. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

No firm or business address is on record yet for this recent admission. Educational background: Oxford University (82 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

As a recent addition to the register, Michelle Cherie Lightholy-Jade counts toward the New York bar's active cohort; the breakdown below shows how that group stacks up against the rest of the register.

Experience vs. the active New York bar

Michelle Cherie Lightholy-Jade is a recent addition to the active New York bar, admitted in 2023. The histogram below shows where 3 years of tenure falls among every currently-active attorney in the state.

3 years on the New York bar

Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys

3 Top 100% higher than 0% 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 · August 2026

Oxford University's active-bar rate

Of Oxford University's 82 alumni in the New York register, 74.4% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.

0%100%New York avg67%74.4%
Oxford University alumni, active-bar rate

The 2023 admission class today

Of the 8,985 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2023, 97.7% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.

60%70%80%90%100%110% Statewide, all years2023 class 67.2% 97.7% ▲ +45.4%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 2023 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
5993134
Year Admitted
2023 (3 yrs · early career)
Judicial Department
3
Next Registration
Dec 2027

Location & Contact

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Michelle Cherie Lightholy-Jade'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

Out-of-state NY bar peers for Michelle Cherie Lightholy-Jade with the closest admission year to 2023. 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.

Before you rely on this record

Michelle Cherie Lightholy-Jade'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 Lightholy-Jade licensed?

Michelle Lightholy-Jade is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Michelle Cherie Lightholy-Jade admitted to the bar?

Michelle Cherie Lightholy-Jade was admitted to the New York bar in 2023, 3 years ago.

Where did Michelle Cherie Lightholy-Jade go to law school?

Michelle Cherie Lightholy-Jade attended Oxford University.

Is Michelle Cherie Lightholy-Jade in good standing?

Yes, Michelle Cherie Lightholy-Jade 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.