New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Miguel Leff
Vanderbilt, Nashville Tn alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2002, registered office in La Jolla, CA. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2002
- Admitted
- 24
- Years in bar
- 4050837
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Miguel Leff has held an active New York bar license for 24 years - admitted in 2002, longer-tenured than 51% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 24 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- #21 of 44
- by tenure in La Jolla office peers
- Law school
- Vanderbilt, Nashville Tn
Data updated August 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Miguel Leff carries New York bar registration 4050837, an established, active practitioner in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Law Office Of Miguel Leff, located in La Jolla, CA, ZIP 92037. Educational background: VANDERBILT, NASHVILLE TN.
State context & due diligence
With an established practice on record, Miguel Leff remains inside the New York bar's active cohort - see below for how that share of the register compares.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Miguel Leff was admitted in 2002, giving 24 years on the New York register.
24 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
24 Top 49% higher than 51% of 290,787 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · August 2026
Tenure among La Jolla, CA office peers
In the small La Jolla, CA cohort (44 with admission years), Miguel Leff ranks #21 by tenure. See the La Jolla attorney directory .
- Local rank
- #21
- City cohort
- 44
- Local percentile
- 45th
- Admitted
- 2002
Nearest tenure peers in La Jolla
- Jonathan Tracy Colby admitted 2001 · 25 yr
- Dawn Elyse Goldman admitted 2003 · 23 yr
- Mark Alan Krasner admitted 2003 · 23 yr
- Brandon Larren Grusd admitted 2000 · 26 yr
How local rank is computed
Rank uses years since NY-bar admission among non-deceased registry rows that list the same office city and state, a local placement, not a statewide claim. Source: NY Office of Court Administration Attorney Registration · as of August 2026. Derived local rank, not published upstream.
The 2002 admission class today
Of the 7,981 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2002, 64.4% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 4050837
- Year Admitted
- 2002 (24 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Mar 2028
Location & Contact
- Company
- Law Office Of Miguel Leff
- City
- La Jolla, CA
- ZIP Code
- 92037
- Phone
- (858) 255-0001
Education
VANDERBILT, NASHVILLE TN
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Miguel Leff'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
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.
Same admission year (2002), other cities
NY-registered attorneys admitted in 2002 whose listed office city differs from La Jolla, a vintage cohort, not a neighborhood list.
Nationwide attorneys with similar admission year or city registry density
Two non-geo peer axes for Miguel Leff: closest NY bar admission year outside CA, and closest out-of-state office cities by how many NY-registered attorneys they list (~45 here). Distinct from same-firm, fellow-alumni, and same-year other-city strips above.
Similar admission year (~2002)
Counts come from the NY State Office of Court Administration registration extract; peers are not a competence or practice-area ranking.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Miguel Leff licensed?
Miguel Leff is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Miguel Leff admitted to the bar?
Miguel Leff was admitted to the bar in 2002.
Where did Miguel Leff go to law school?
Miguel Leff attended VANDERBILT, NASHVILLE TN.
What company does Miguel Leff work for?
Miguel Leff is associated with Law Office Of Miguel Leff in La Jolla, CA.
Is Miguel Leff in good standing?
Yes, Miguel Leff holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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