New York attorney record
Michael Francis Close
Michael Francis Close is an attorney registered with the NYS Office of Court Administration (OCA) Attorney Registration Unit under bar number 1621309, admitted in 1978. The current public license status is "Suspended, delinquent" as of 2026-06-13.
Current license status of record is suspended.
The licensing authority's public record currently lists this attorney as suspended. Review the disciplinary record below and confirm with the official source before relying on this listing.
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Experience vs. active New York attorneys
State median: 20 yrs
48 yrs admitted — more experience than ~100% of active New York attorneys.
Years since admission, active New York attorneys with a published admission year (n = 333,133). This attorney's band is highlighted.
License & registration
| Full name | Michael Francis Close |
|---|---|
| Bar / registration number | 1621309 |
| License status | Suspended official status of record: “Suspended, delinquent” |
| Admission year | 1978 |
| Law school | GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY |
| Business location | Keene Valley, NY |
| Firm | Michael F Close |
| Discipline standing | Current status reflects a suspended record with the licensing authority. Itemized disciplinary orders are not yet integrated for New York; see the official source for the full record. |
Federal court activity
Federal court activity has not been compiled for this attorney yet.
Source & last updated
Source: NYS Office of Court Administration (OCA) Attorney Registration Unit — official attorney record. As of 2026-06-13 (last roster ingest).
Frequently asked questions
Is Michael Francis Close a licensed attorney in New York?
Michael Francis Close is registered with the NYS Office of Court Administration (OCA) Attorney Registration Unit under bar number 1621309. The current public license status of record is "Suspended, delinquent" as of 2026-06-13.
Has Michael Francis Close been disbarred or suspended?
Michael Francis Close's current license status of record is suspended per the NYS Office of Court Administration (OCA) Attorney Registration Unit.
What is Michael Francis Close's bar number?
Michael Francis Close's New York bar/registration number is 1621309, assigned by the NYS Office of Court Administration (OCA) Attorney Registration Unit. A bar number is the most reliable way to confirm you have the right attorney, especially for common names.
When was Michael Francis Close admitted to practice law?
Michael Francis Close was admitted in 1978 — about 48 years since admission per the NYS Office of Court Administration (OCA) Attorney Registration Unit. Law school of record: GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY.
Where is Michael Francis Close's law office?
The NYS Office of Court Administration (OCA) Attorney Registration Unit record lists a business location of Keene Valley, NY and the firm Michael F Close for Michael Francis Close. Phone and email are not published in the public roster.
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