New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Melanie Man-Yu Ghaw
Appalachian School Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2014, registered office in Chatham, NJ. This record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2014
- Admitted
- 12
- Years in bar
- 5247317
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Admitted in 2014, Melanie Man-Yu Ghaw has built 12 years of active New York practice - more tenure than 24% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 12 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 76%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Appalachian School Of Law
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Bar number 5247317 on the New York register belongs to Melanie Man-Yu Ghaw, currently in active 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 Nukk-Freeman & Cerra, P.C., located in Chatham, NJ, ZIP 07928. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: Appalachian School of Law (34 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Melanie Man-Yu Ghaw is currently part of the New York bar's active cohort, a group the breakdown below sizes against the full register.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
12 years into an active New York practice since a 2014 admission, Melanie Man-Yu Ghaw sits here on the statewide experience curve - taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.
12 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
12 Top 76% higher than 24% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
Appalachian School Of Law's active-bar rate
Of Appalachian School Of Law's 34 alumni in the New York register, 79.4% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Appalachian School Of Law alumni, active-bar rate
The 2014 admission class today
Of the 10,747 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2014, 70.2% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 5247317
- Year Admitted
- 2014 (12 yrs · mid-career)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Oct 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Nukk-Freeman & Cerra, P.C.
- City
- Chatham, NJ
- ZIP Code
- 07928
- Phone
- (973) 507-7611
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Melanie Man-Yu Ghaw'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 Melanie Ghaw licensed?
Melanie Ghaw is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Melanie Man-Yu Ghaw admitted to the bar?
Melanie Man-Yu Ghaw has been on the New York bar register since 2014.
Where did Melanie Man-Yu Ghaw go to law school?
Melanie Man-Yu Ghaw attended Appalachian School of Law.
What company does Melanie Man-Yu Ghaw work for?
Melanie Man-Yu Ghaw is associated with Nukk-Freeman & Cerra, P.C. in Chatham, NJ.
Is Melanie Man-Yu Ghaw in good standing?
Yes, Melanie Man-Yu Ghaw 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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