New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Denise Marie Merrifield
Albany Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1987, registered office in Wading River, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1987
- Admitted
- 39
- Years in bar
- 2108942
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 39 years on the register since a 1987 admission, Denise Marie Merrifield ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 79% of the currently-active bar.
- 39 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 21%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Albany Law School
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2108942 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Denise Marie Merrifield, 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
Practice address is listed under Denise M. Merrifield Esq., located in Wading River, NY (Suffolk County), ZIP 11792. Educational background: Albany Law School (8,705 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 39 years on the register, Denise Marie Merrifield 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 Denise Marie Merrifield's 39 years since admission in 1987. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
39 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
39 Top 21% higher than 79% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How Denise compares to fellow Albany Law School alumni
Among the 4,211 Albany Law School graduates in the New York register, Denise Marie Merrifield is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
39 years vs. Albany Law School alumni
Years since admission - 4,211 NY-registered alumni of this school
39 Top 1% higher than 99% of 4,211 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
Albany Law School's active-bar rate
Of Albany Law School's 8,705 alumni in the New York register, 72.7% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Albany Law School alumni, active-bar rate
The 1987 admission class today
Of the 5,948 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1987, 71.3% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2108942
- Year Admitted
- 1987 (39 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Nov 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Denise M. Merrifield Esq.
- City
- Wading River, NY
- County
- Suffolk
- ZIP Code
- 11792
- Phone
- (516) 318-7975
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Denise Marie Merrifield'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 Denise Merrifield licensed?
Denise Merrifield is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Denise Marie Merrifield admitted to the bar?
Denise Marie Merrifield's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1987.
Where did Denise Marie Merrifield go to law school?
Denise Marie Merrifield attended Albany Law School.
What company does Denise Marie Merrifield work for?
Denise Marie Merrifield is associated with Denise M. Merrifield Esq. in Wading River, NY.
Is Denise Marie Merrifield in good standing?
Yes, Denise Marie Merrifield 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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