New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3

Melanie Ilyssa Flamenbaum

Ohio State College alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1996, registered office in Potomac, MD. Status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration registry.

1996
Admitted
30
Years in bar
2762870
NY reg #

The record in one line

With 30 years on the register since a 1996 admission, Melanie Ilyssa Flamenbaum ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 71% of the currently-active bar.

30 yrs
in active practice since admission
Active
current bar status: "Currently registered"
Top 29%
by tenure among active NY attorneys
Law school
Ohio State College
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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
1996
30 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
Ohio State College
75% active rate
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
2762870
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Melanie Ilyssa Flamenbaum is registered as bar number 2762870 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Currently registered", authorized to practice and in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

The attorney's registration lists a business address in Potomac, MD, ZIP 20854. Educational background: OHIO STATE COLLEGE (4 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

Melanie Ilyssa Flamenbaum sits within the New York bar's active cohort, see the full statewide status breakdown below for how that cohort compares to the rest of the register.

Experience vs. the active New York bar

Few active New York attorneys match Melanie Ilyssa Flamenbaum's 30 years since admission in 1996. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.

30 years on the New York bar

Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys

30 Top 29% higher than 71% of 284,296 active NY attorneys

This attorney 0 80 every active NY attorney, bucketed by value

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

Ohio State College's active-bar rate

Of Ohio State College's 4 alumni in the New York register, 75% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.

Ohio State College alumni, active-bar rate

0%100%New York avg66%75%
Ohio State College alumni, active-bar rate

The 1996 admission class today

Of the 6,887 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1996, 62.7% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.

62%64%66%68% Statewide, all years1996 class 66.2% 62.7% ▼ -5.3%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1996 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
2762870
Year Admitted
1996 (30 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
3
Next Registration
Jul 2026

Location & Contact

ZIP Code
20854
Phone
(301) 787-3323

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Bar status reference for the 429,620 attorneys registered in this jurisdiction. Melanie Ilyssa Flamenbaum's current status is "Currently registered".

Cohort Attorneys Share Profile relevance
Active in good standing 284,296
66.2%
This attorney is in this cohort
Other / inactive / discipline 145,324
33.8%
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Total registered 429,620 100.0% Full New York bar register

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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Before you rely on this record

Melanie Ilyssa Flamenbaum'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 Melanie Flamenbaum licensed?

Melanie Flamenbaum is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Melanie Ilyssa Flamenbaum admitted to the bar?

Melanie Ilyssa Flamenbaum's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1996.

Where did Melanie Ilyssa Flamenbaum go to law school?

Melanie Ilyssa Flamenbaum attended OHIO STATE COLLEGE.

Is Melanie Ilyssa Flamenbaum in good standing?

Yes, Melanie Ilyssa Flamenbaum holds active bar status ("Currently registered").

Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.