New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
John N. Mecchella
Pace alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1985, registered office in New City, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1985
- Admitted
- 41
- Years in bar
- 1986801
- NY reg #
The record in one line
John N. Mecchella has spent 41 years on the register since admission in 1985, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 86% tenure percentile.
- 41 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 14%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Pace
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
John N. Mecchella has carried New York bar registration 1986801 for the better part of a career, still active and in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
The attorney's registration lists a business address in New City, NY (Rockland County), ZIP 10956. Educational background: PACE (613 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 41 years, John N. Mecchella 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
John N. Mecchella's 41 years since a 1985 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
41 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
41 Top 14% higher than 86% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How John compares to fellow Pace alumni
Among the 464 Pace graduates in the New York register, John N. Mecchella is longer-tenured than 95% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
41 years vs. Pace alumni
Years since admission - 464 NY-registered alumni of this school
41 Top 5% higher than 95% of 464 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
Pace's active-bar rate
Of Pace's 613 alumni in the New York register, 63.6% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Pace alumni, active-bar rate
The 1985 admission class today
Of the 6,046 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1985, 68.6% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1986801
- Year Admitted
- 1985 (41 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Mar 2027
Location & Contact
- City
- New City, NY
- County
- Rockland
- ZIP Code
- 10956
- Phone
- (845) 598-0851
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
John N. Mecchella'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 John Mecchella licensed?
John Mecchella is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was John N. Mecchella admitted to the bar?
John N. Mecchella's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1985.
Where did John N. Mecchella go to law school?
John N. Mecchella attended PACE.
Is John N. Mecchella in good standing?
Yes, John N. Mecchella holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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