New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Joy K. Mele
City University Of New York alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2001, registered office in New York, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2001
- Admitted
- 25
- Years in bar
- 3940996
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 25 years on the register since a 2001 admission, Joy K. Mele ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 61% of the currently-active bar.
- 25 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 39%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- City University Of New York
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 3940996 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Joy K. Mele, 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 New York State Office Of The Attorney General, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10005. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: CITY UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK (138 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 25 years on the register, Joy K. Mele 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 Joy K. Mele's 25 years since admission in 2001. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
25 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
25 Top 39% higher than 61% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more active NY attorneys. 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
How Joy compares to fellow City University Of New York alumni
Among the 138 City University Of New York graduates in the New York register, Joy K. Mele is longer-tenured than 57% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
25 years vs. City University Of New York alumni
Years since admission - 138 NY-registered alumni of this school
25 Top 43% higher than 57% of 138 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
City University Of New York's active-bar rate
Of City University Of New York's 138 alumni in the New York register, 68.8% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
City University Of New York alumni, active-bar rate
The 2001 admission class today
Of the 7,416 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2001, 80% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 3940996
- Year Admitted
- 2001 (25 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Oct 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- New York State Office Of The Attorney General
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10005
- Phone
- (212) 416-8542
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Joy K. Mele'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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Joy K. Mele's "Currently registered" listing confirms bar standing only, it is a registration fact to verify, not a verdict on quality or competence.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Joy Mele licensed?
Joy Mele is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Joy K. Mele admitted to the bar?
Joy K. Mele's admission to the New York bar dates back to 2001.
Where did Joy K. Mele go to law school?
Joy K. Mele attended CITY UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK.
What company does Joy K. Mele work for?
Joy K. Mele is associated with New York State Office Of The Attorney General in New York, NY.
Is Joy K. Mele in good standing?
Yes, Joy K. Mele holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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