New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Melanie Ann Mcdonald
University Of Houston Law Center alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2021, registered office in Temecula, CA. This record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2021
- Admitted
- 5
- Years in bar
- 5893227
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Admitted in 2021, Melanie Ann Mcdonald has built 5 years of active New York practice - more tenure than 12% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 5 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 88%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- University Of Houston Law Center
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Bar number 5893227 on the New York register belongs to Melanie Ann Mcdonald, 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 Saxe Doernberger & Vita, P.C., located in Temecula, CA, ZIP 92590. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: University of Houston Law Center (243 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Melanie Ann Mcdonald 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
5 years into an active New York practice since a 2021 admission, Melanie Ann Mcdonald sits here on the statewide experience curve - taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.
5 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
5 Top 88% higher than 12% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How Melanie compares to fellow University Of Houston Law Center alumni
Among the 211 University Of Houston Law Center graduates in the New York register, Melanie Ann Mcdonald is longer-tenured than 20% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
5 years vs. University Of Houston Law Center alumni
Years since admission - 211 NY-registered alumni of this school
5 Top 80% higher than 20% of 211 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
University Of Houston Law Center's active-bar rate
Of University Of Houston Law Center's 243 alumni in the New York register, 78.2% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
University Of Houston Law Center alumni, active-bar rate
The 2021 admission class today
Of the 7,829 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2021, 93.8% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 5893227
- Year Admitted
- 2021 (5 yrs · mid-career)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- May 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Saxe Doernberger & Vita, P.C.
- City
- Temecula, CA
- ZIP Code
- 92590
- Phone
- (951) 365-3145
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Melanie Ann Mcdonald'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 Mcdonald licensed?
Melanie Mcdonald is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Melanie Ann Mcdonald admitted to the bar?
Melanie Ann Mcdonald has been on the New York bar register since 2021.
Where did Melanie Ann Mcdonald go to law school?
Melanie Ann Mcdonald attended University of Houston Law Center.
What company does Melanie Ann Mcdonald work for?
Melanie Ann Mcdonald is associated with Saxe Doernberger & Vita, P.C. in Temecula, CA.
Is Melanie Ann Mcdonald in good standing?
Yes, Melanie Ann Mcdonald holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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