New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Melanie Mecka Kennedy
Rutgers School Of Law- Camden alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2001, registered office in Medford, NJ. 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
- 3958600
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 25 years on the register since a 2001 admission, Melanie Mecka Kennedy ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 62% of the currently-active bar.
- 25 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- #2 of 6
- by tenure in Medford office peers
- Law school
- Rutgers School Of Law- Camden
Data updated September 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 3958600 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Melanie Mecka Kennedy, a veteran practitioner still in active 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 Medford, NJ, ZIP 08055. Educational background: RUTGERS SCHOOL OF LAW- CAMDEN.
State context & due diligence
After 25 years on the register, Melanie Mecka Kennedy 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 Melanie Mecka Kennedy's 25 years since admission in 2001.
25 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
25 Top 38% higher than 62% of 290,787 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · September 2026
Tenure among Medford, NJ office peers
Within Medford, NJ's 6-attorney local set, Melanie Mecka Kennedy is #2 by tenure, a small-cohort read, not a statewide claim. See the Medford attorney directory .
- Local rank
- #2
- City cohort
- 6
- Local percentile
- 17th
- Admitted
- 2001
Nearest tenure peers in Medford
- James Patrick Murray admitted 2001 · 25 yr
- Christopher K. Koutsouris admitted 2004 · 22 yr
- Joanna Marie Perilli admitted 2006 · 20 yr
- Armando Vincent Riccio admitted 1996 · 30 yr
How local rank is computed
Rank uses years since NY-bar admission among non-deceased registry rows that list the same office city and state, a local placement, not a statewide claim. Source: NY Office of Court Administration Attorney Registration · as of September 2026. Derived local rank, not published upstream.
The 2001 admission class today
Of the 7,416 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2001, 82.5% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 3958600
- Year Admitted
- 2001 (25 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- May 2027
Location & Contact
- City
- Medford, NJ
- ZIP Code
- 08055
- Phone
- (856) 793-5163
Education
RUTGERS SCHOOL OF LAW- CAMDEN
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Melanie Mecka Kennedy's current status, "Currently registered", places this attorney in the 67.2% of the 432,625-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.
Same admission year (2001), other cities
NY-registered attorneys admitted in 2001 whose listed office city differs from Medford, a vintage cohort, not a neighborhood list.
Nationwide attorneys with similar admission year or city registry density
Out-of-state NY bar peers for Melanie Mecka Kennedy with the closest admission year to 2001. Distinct from same-firm, fellow-alumni, and same-year other-city strips above.
Counts come from the NY State Office of Court Administration registration extract; peers are not a competence or practice-area ranking.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Melanie Kennedy licensed?
Melanie Kennedy is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Melanie Mecka Kennedy admitted to the bar?
Melanie Mecka Kennedy's admission to the New York bar dates back to 2001.
Where did Melanie Mecka Kennedy go to law school?
Melanie Mecka Kennedy attended RUTGERS SCHOOL OF LAW- CAMDEN.
Is Melanie Mecka Kennedy in good standing?
Yes, Melanie Mecka Kennedy holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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