New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Melanie Yepez
Hofstra University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2002, registered office in Freeport, NY. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2002
- Admitted
- 24
- Years in bar
- 4065587
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Melanie Yepez has held an active New York bar license for 24 years - admitted in 2002, longer-tenured than 51% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 24 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 49%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Hofstra University
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Melanie Yepez carries New York bar registration 4065587, an established, active practitioner in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
The attorney's registration lists a business address in Freeport, NY (Nassau County), ZIP 11520. Educational background: HOFSTRA UNIVERSITY.
State context & due diligence
With an established practice on record, Melanie Yepez remains inside the New York bar's active cohort - see below for how that share of the register compares.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Melanie Yepez was admitted in 2002, giving 24 years on the New York register. The histogram places that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state, taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.
24 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
24 Top 49% higher than 51% 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 Hofstra University alumni
Among the 1,546 Hofstra University graduates in the New York register, Melanie Yepez is longer-tenured than 14% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
24 years vs. Hofstra University alumni
Years since admission - 1,546 NY-registered alumni of this school
24 Top 86% higher than 14% of 1,546 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
The 2002 admission class today
Of the 7,981 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2002, 65.2% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 4065587
- Year Admitted
- 2002 (24 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Dec 2026
Location & Contact
- City
- Freeport, NY
- County
- Nassau
- ZIP Code
- 11520
- Phone
- (516) 208-5525
Education
HOFSTRA UNIVERSITY
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Melanie Yepez'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 Yepez licensed?
Melanie Yepez is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Melanie Yepez admitted to the bar?
Melanie Yepez was admitted to the bar in 2002.
Where did Melanie Yepez go to law school?
Melanie Yepez attended HOFSTRA UNIVERSITY.
Is Melanie Yepez in good standing?
Yes, Melanie Yepez 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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