New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Kendra Lynne Melrose
Columbia U. Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2009, registered office in Cotati, CA. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2009
- Admitted
- 17
- Years in bar
- 4729265
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Kendra Lynne Melrose has held an active New York bar license for 17 years - admitted in 2009, longer-tenured than 37% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 17 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 63%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Columbia U. Law
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Kendra Lynne Melrose carries New York bar registration 4729265, an established, active practitioner in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Animal Legal Defense Fund, located in Cotati, CA, ZIP 94931. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: COLUMBIA U. LAW.
State context & due diligence
With an established practice on record, Kendra Lynne Melrose remains inside the New York bar's active cohort - see below for how that share of the register compares.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Kendra Lynne Melrose was admitted in 2009, giving 17 years on the New York register. The histogram places that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state, taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.
17 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
17 Top 63% higher than 37% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
The 2009 admission class today
Of the 10,203 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2009, 84.8% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 4729265
- Year Admitted
- 2009 (17 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Mar 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Animal Legal Defense Fund
- City
- Cotati, CA
- ZIP Code
- 94931
- Phone
- (707) 795-2533
Education
COLUMBIA U. LAW
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Kendra Lynne Melrose'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 Kendra Melrose licensed?
Kendra Melrose is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Kendra Lynne Melrose admitted to the bar?
Kendra Lynne Melrose was admitted to the bar in 2009.
Where did Kendra Lynne Melrose go to law school?
Kendra Lynne Melrose attended COLUMBIA U. LAW.
What company does Kendra Lynne Melrose work for?
Kendra Lynne Melrose is associated with Animal Legal Defense Fund in Cotati, CA.
Is Kendra Lynne Melrose in good standing?
Yes, Kendra Lynne Melrose holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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