New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Michelle Gay Peters
Western New England alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1998. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1998
- Admitted
- 28
- Years in bar
- 2865004
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 28 years on the register since a 1998 admission, Michelle Gay Peters ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 61% of the currently-active bar.
- 28 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 39%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Western New England
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2865004 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Michelle Gay Peters, a veteran practitioner still in active good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
No firm or business address is on record, despite 28 years on the register. Educational background: WESTERN NEW ENGLAND (510 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 28 years on the register, Michelle Gay Peters still falls within the New York bar's active cohort, a share of the register detailed further below.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Few active New York attorneys match Michelle Gay Peters's 28 years since admission in 1998. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
28 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
28 Top 39% higher than 61% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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 Western New England alumni
Among the 358 Western New England graduates in the New York register, Michelle Gay Peters is longer-tenured than 9% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
28 years vs. Western New England alumni
Years since admission - 358 NY-registered alumni of this school
28 Top 91% higher than 9% of 358 fellow alumni
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
Western New England's active-bar rate
Of Western New England's 510 alumni in the New York register, 62.9% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Western New England alumni, active-bar rate
The 1998 admission class today
Of the 7,302 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1998, 62.8% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2865004
- Year Admitted
- 1998 (28 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Jun 2026
Location & Contact
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Michelle Gay Peters'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 Peters licensed?
Michelle Peters is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Michelle Gay Peters admitted to the bar?
Michelle Gay Peters's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1998.
Where did Michelle Gay Peters go to law school?
Michelle Gay Peters attended WESTERN NEW ENGLAND.
Is Michelle Gay Peters in good standing?
Yes, Michelle Gay Peters holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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