New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Deborah Ann Sullivan-Melgar
Hofstra Univ 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
- 2905255
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 28 years on the register since a 1998 admission, Deborah Ann Sullivan-Melgar 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
- Hofstra Univ
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2905255 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Deborah Ann Sullivan-Melgar, 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: HOFSTRA UNIV.
State context & due diligence
After 28 years on the register, Deborah Ann Sullivan-Melgar 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 Deborah Ann Sullivan-Melgar'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
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How Deborah compares to fellow Hofstra Univ alumni
Among the 158 Hofstra Univ graduates in the New York register, Deborah Ann Sullivan-Melgar is longer-tenured than 1% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
28 years vs. Hofstra Univ alumni
Years since admission - 158 NY-registered alumni of this school
28 Top 99% higher than 1% of 158 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
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
- 2905255
- Year Admitted
- 1998 (28 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Jun 2026
Location & Contact
Education
HOFSTRA UNIV
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Deborah Ann Sullivan-Melgar'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 Deborah Sullivan-Melgar licensed?
Deborah Sullivan-Melgar is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Deborah Ann Sullivan-Melgar admitted to the bar?
Deborah Ann Sullivan-Melgar's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1998.
Where did Deborah Ann Sullivan-Melgar go to law school?
Deborah Ann Sullivan-Melgar attended HOFSTRA UNIV.
Is Deborah Ann Sullivan-Melgar in good standing?
Yes, Deborah Ann Sullivan-Melgar 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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