New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Melinda Marie Sarafa
Stanford Law School Stanford , California alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2000, registered office in New York, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2000
- Admitted
- 26
- Years in bar
- 3007077
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 26 years on the register since a 2000 admission, Melinda Marie Sarafa ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 61% of the currently-active bar.
- 26 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 39%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Stanford Law School Stanford , California
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 3007077 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Melinda Marie Sarafa, 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 Sarafa Zellan PLLC, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10036. 1 other attorney shares this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: STANFORD LAW SCHOOL STANFORD , CALIFORNIA.
State context & due diligence
After 26 years on the register, Melinda Marie Sarafa 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 Melinda Marie Sarafa's 26 years since admission in 2000. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
26 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
26 Top 39% higher than 61% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
The 2000 admission class today
Of the 7,585 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2000, 63.6% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 3007077
- Year Admitted
- 2000 (26 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Jun 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Sarafa Zellan PLLC
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10036
- Phone
- (212) 785-7577
Education
STANFORD LAW SCHOOL STANFORD , CALIFORNIA
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Melinda Marie Sarafa'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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Melinda Marie Sarafa's "Currently registered" listing confirms bar standing only, it is a registration fact to verify, not a verdict on quality or competence.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Melinda Sarafa licensed?
Melinda Sarafa is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Melinda Marie Sarafa admitted to the bar?
Melinda Marie Sarafa's admission to the New York bar dates back to 2000.
Where did Melinda Marie Sarafa go to law school?
Melinda Marie Sarafa attended STANFORD LAW SCHOOL STANFORD , CALIFORNIA.
What company does Melinda Marie Sarafa work for?
Melinda Marie Sarafa is associated with Sarafa Zellan PLLC in New York, NY.
Is Melinda Marie Sarafa in good standing?
Yes, Melinda Marie Sarafa 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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