New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Jeralyn Elise Merritt
University Of Denver Sturm College Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1981, registered office in Denver, CO. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1981
- Admitted
- 45
- Years in bar
- 2134757
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Jeralyn Elise Merritt has spent 45 years on the register since admission in 1981, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 92% tenure percentile.
- 45 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 8%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- University Of Denver Sturm College Of Law
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Jeralyn Elise Merritt has carried New York bar registration 2134757 for the better part of a career, still active and in 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 Jeralyn E. Merritt Attorney At Law, located in Denver, CO, ZIP 80202. Educational background: University of Denver Sturm College of Law (187 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 45 years, Jeralyn Elise Merritt has remained part of the New York bar's active cohort, a share of the register detailed further below.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Jeralyn Elise Merritt's 45 years since a 1981 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
45 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
45 Top 8% higher than 92% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How Jeralyn compares to fellow University Of Denver Sturm College Of Law alumni
Among the 149 University Of Denver Sturm College Of Law graduates in the New York register, Jeralyn Elise Merritt is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
45 years vs. University Of Denver Sturm College Of Law alumni
Years since admission - 149 NY-registered alumni of this school
45 Top 1% higher than 99% of 149 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
University Of Denver Sturm College Of Law's active-bar rate
Of University Of Denver Sturm College Of Law's 187 alumni in the New York register, 81.1% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
University Of Denver Sturm College Of Law alumni, active-bar rate
The 1981 admission class today
Of the 4,916 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1981, 55.6% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2134757
- Year Admitted
- 1981 (45 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Sep 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Jeralyn E. Merritt Attorney At Law
- City
- Denver, CO
- ZIP Code
- 80202
- Phone
- (303) 837-1837
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Jeralyn Elise Merritt'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 Jeralyn Merritt licensed?
Jeralyn Merritt is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Jeralyn Elise Merritt admitted to the bar?
Jeralyn Elise Merritt's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1981.
Where did Jeralyn Elise Merritt go to law school?
Jeralyn Elise Merritt attended University of Denver Sturm College of Law.
What company does Jeralyn Elise Merritt work for?
Jeralyn Elise Merritt is associated with Jeralyn E. Merritt Attorney At Law in Denver, CO.
Is Jeralyn Elise Merritt in good standing?
Yes, Jeralyn Elise Merritt 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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