New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3

Nicole Micheline Prefontaine

University Of Ottawa (Canada) alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2000. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

2000
Admitted
26
Years in bar
3061314
NY reg #

The record in one line

With 26 years on the register since a 2000 admission, Nicole Micheline Prefontaine ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 61% of the currently-active bar.

26 yrs
in active practice since admission
Active
current bar status: "Currently registered"
Top 39%
by tenure among active NY attorneys
Law school
University Of Ottawa (Canada)

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
2000
26 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
University Of Ottawa (Canada)
71.4% active rate
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
3061314
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Registration 3061314 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Nicole Micheline Prefontaine, a veteran practitioner still in active good 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 Thales Legal Department, located in 78140 Velizy. Educational background: UNIVERSITY OF OTTAWA (CANADA) (7 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

After 26 years on the register, Nicole Micheline Prefontaine 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 Nicole Micheline Prefontaine's 26 years since admission in 2000. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.

26 years on the New York bar

Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys

26 Top 39% higher than 61% 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

University Of Ottawa (Canada)'s active-bar rate

Of University Of Ottawa (Canada)'s 7 alumni in the New York register, 71.4% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.

University Of Ottawa (Canada) alumni, active-bar rate

0%100%New York avg66%71.4%
University Of Ottawa (Canada) alumni, active-bar rate

The 2000 admission class today

Of the 7,585 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2000, 63.6% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.

63%64%65%66%67% Statewide, all years2000 class 66.2% 63.6% ▼ -3.9%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 2000 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
3061314
Year Admitted
2000 (26 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
3
Next Registration
Nov 2026

Location & Contact

Company
Thales Legal Department
City
78140 Velizy
Phone
33689033028

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Nicole Micheline Prefontaine'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.

Before you rely on this record

Nicole Micheline Prefontaine'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 Nicole Prefontaine licensed?

Nicole Prefontaine is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Nicole Micheline Prefontaine admitted to the bar?

Nicole Micheline Prefontaine's admission to the New York bar dates back to 2000.

Where did Nicole Micheline Prefontaine go to law school?

Nicole Micheline Prefontaine attended UNIVERSITY OF OTTAWA (CANADA).

What company does Nicole Micheline Prefontaine work for?

Nicole Micheline Prefontaine is associated with Thales Legal Department in 78140 Velizy.

Is Nicole Micheline Prefontaine in good standing?

Yes, Nicole Micheline Prefontaine holds active bar status ("Currently registered").

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