New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Melanie Brook Siegel
Benjamin N. Cardozo alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2001, registered office in Glen Head, NY. Status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration registry.
- 2001
- Admitted
- 25
- Years in bar
- 3959202
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Melanie Brook Siegel appears in the New York attorney register with a current status of "Delinquent", on record since 2001. This reflects registration only, confirm current standing with the state bar.
- 25 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Suspended
- current bar status: "Delinquent"
- Law school
- Benjamin N. Cardozo
New York has 429,620 registered attorneys, of which 284,296 are currently active.
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Melanie Brook Siegel is registered as bar number 3959202 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Delinquent", a classification that limits or suspends the attorney's authorization to practice — verify the exact implications with the bar before engaging this attorney. The attorney was admitted to the bar in 2001, representing roughly 25 years since admission — a useful signal when weighing depth of practical experience against fee expectations. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
The attorney's registration lists a business address in Glen Head, NY (Nassau County), ZIP 11545. Educational background: BENJAMIN N. CARDOZO, one of the admissions credentials used by the bar to verify qualification for licensure.
State context & due diligence
For benchmarking context, New York has 429,620 registered attorneys statewide, of which 284,296 (66.2%) are actively registered — this attorney's "Delinquent" status places them outside the active cohort. Bar registration status alone does not confirm competence, specialty, or fit for a specific legal matter — it confirms only that the attorney has met the bar's registration requirements as of the last reporting cycle. Before engaging any attorney, verify their current standing directly with the state bar, review any discipline history through official channels, confirm fee structure in writing, and ask about specific experience handling matters similar to yours. Public profiles like this one are a starting point for due diligence, not a substitute for it.
How Melanie compares to fellow Benjamin N. Cardozo alumni
Among the 984 Benjamin N. Cardozo graduates in the New York register, Melanie Brook Siegel is longer-tenured than 78% — a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
25 years vs. Benjamin N. Cardozo alumni
Years since admission — 984 NY-registered alumni of this school
25 Top 22% higher than 78% of 984 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration — Attorney Registration · May 2026
Professional Details
- Status
- Delinquent
- Registration Number
- 3959202
- Year Admitted
- 2001 (25 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Jan 2027
Location & Contact
- City
- Glen Head, NY
- County
- Nassau
- ZIP Code
- 11545
- Phone
- (516) 921-3890
Education
BENJAMIN N. CARDOZO
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Bar status reference for the 429,620 attorneys registered in this jurisdiction. Melanie Brook Siegel's current status is "Delinquent".
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 Siegel licensed?
Melanie Siegel is licensed in New York. Their current bar status is "Delinquent".
When was Melanie Brook Siegel admitted to the bar?
Melanie Brook Siegel was admitted to the bar in 2001.
Where did Melanie Brook Siegel go to law school?
Melanie Brook Siegel attended BENJAMIN N. CARDOZO.
Is Melanie Brook Siegel in good standing?
Melanie Brook Siegel has a bar status of "Delinquent". This does not indicate active standing. Contact the relevant state bar for details.
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