New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3

Michelle Mary O'Brien

Seton Hall School Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2012, registered office in Bernardsville, NJ. This record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

2012
Admitted
14
Years in bar
5053376
NY reg #

The record in one line

Admitted in 2012, Michelle Mary O'Brien 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
Seton Hall School Of Law

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
Seton Hall School Of Law
64.9% active rate
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
5053376
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Bar number 5053376 on the New York register belongs to Michelle Mary O'Brien, currently in active standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

Practice address is listed under Flanagan, Barone & O'Brien, LLC, located in Bernardsville, NJ, ZIP 07924. Educational background: SETON HALL SCHOOL OF LAW (191 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

Michelle Mary O'Brien 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 Mary O'Brien 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 Seton Hall School Of Law alumni

Among the 181 Seton Hall School Of Law graduates in the New York register, Michelle Mary O'Brien is longer-tenured than 2% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.

14 years vs. Seton Hall School Of Law alumni

Years since admission - 181 NY-registered alumni of this school

14 Top 98% higher than 2% of 181 fellow alumni

This attorney 5 40 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

Seton Hall School Of Law's active-bar rate

Of Seton Hall School Of Law's 191 alumni in the New York register, 64.9% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.

Seton Hall School Of Law alumni, active-bar rate

0%100%New York avg66%64.9%
Seton Hall School Of Law 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
5053376
Year Admitted
2012 (14 yrs · mid-career)
Judicial Department
3
Next Registration
Jul 2026

Location & Contact

Company
Flanagan, Barone & O'Brien, LLC
ZIP Code
07924
Phone
(908) 306-6707

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Michelle Mary O'Brien'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 Mary O'Brien'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 O'Brien licensed?

Michelle O'Brien is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Michelle Mary O'Brien admitted to the bar?

Michelle Mary O'Brien has been on the New York bar register since 2012.

Where did Michelle Mary O'Brien go to law school?

Michelle Mary O'Brien attended SETON HALL SCHOOL OF LAW.

What company does Michelle Mary O'Brien work for?

Michelle Mary O'Brien is associated with Flanagan, Barone & O'Brien, LLC in Bernardsville, NJ.

Is Michelle Mary O'Brien in good standing?

Yes, Michelle Mary O'Brien holds active bar status ("Currently registered").

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