New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Melanie Smith
University Of California Hastings College Of The Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1991, registered office in Bronx, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1991
- Admitted
- 35
- Years in bar
- 2422632
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 35 years on the register since a 1991 admission, Melanie Smith ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 79% of the currently-active bar.
- 35 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 21%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- University Of California Hastings College Of The Law
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2422632 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Melanie Smith, a veteran practitioner still in active good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Bronx County District Attorney, located in Bronx, NY (Bronx County), ZIP 10451. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: University of California Hastings College of the Law (336 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 35 years on the register, Melanie Smith 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 Smith's 35 years since admission in 1991. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
35 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
35 Top 21% higher than 79% 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 California Hastings College Of The Law alumni
Among the 258 University Of California Hastings College Of The Law graduates in the New York register, Melanie Smith is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
35 years vs. University Of California Hastings College Of The Law alumni
Years since admission - 258 NY-registered alumni of this school
35 Top 1% higher than 99% of 258 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
University Of California Hastings College Of The Law's active-bar rate
Of University Of California Hastings College Of The Law's 336 alumni in the New York register, 76.8% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
University Of California Hastings College Of The Law alumni, active-bar rate
The 1991 admission class today
Of the 6,456 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1991, 73.1% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2422632
- Year Admitted
- 1991 (35 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Dec 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Bronx County District Attorney
- City
- Bronx, NY
- County
- Bronx
- ZIP Code
- 10451
- Phone
- (718) 838-6224
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Melanie Smith'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 Smith licensed?
Melanie Smith is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Melanie Smith admitted to the bar?
Melanie Smith's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1991.
Where did Melanie Smith go to law school?
Melanie Smith attended University of California Hastings College of the Law.
What company does Melanie Smith work for?
Melanie Smith is associated with Bronx County District Attorney in Bronx, NY.
Is Melanie Smith in good standing?
Yes, Melanie Smith 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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