New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Melisa Debra Bliss
Touro Law Center alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2008, registered office in Hauppauge, NY. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2008
- Admitted
- 18
- Years in bar
- 4617957
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Melisa Debra Bliss has held an active New York bar license for 18 years - admitted in 2008, longer-tenured than 37% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 18 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 63%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Touro Law Center
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Melisa Debra Bliss carries New York bar registration 4617957, 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
Practice address is listed under Suffolk County District Attorney'S Office, located in Hauppauge, NY (Suffolk County), ZIP 11788. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: TOURO LAW CENTER (874 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
With an established practice on record, Melisa Debra Bliss 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
Melisa Debra Bliss was admitted in 2008, giving 18 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.
18 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
18 Top 63% higher than 37% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more active NY attorneys. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How Melisa compares to fellow Touro Law Center alumni
Among the 874 Touro Law Center graduates in the New York register, Melisa Debra Bliss is longer-tenured than 43% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
18 years vs. Touro Law Center alumni
Years since admission - 874 NY-registered alumni of this school
18 Top 57% higher than 43% of 874 fellow alumni
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more fellow alumni. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
Touro Law Center's active-bar rate
Of Touro Law Center's 874 alumni in the New York register, 78.3% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Touro Law Center alumni, active-bar rate
The 2008 admission class today
Of the 9,683 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2008, 68.2% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 4617957
- Year Admitted
- 2008 (18 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Jul 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Suffolk County District Attorney'S Office
- City
- Hauppauge, NY
- County
- Suffolk
- ZIP Code
- 11788
- Phone
- (631) 853-4180
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Melisa Debra Bliss'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 Melisa Bliss licensed?
Melisa Bliss is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Melisa Debra Bliss admitted to the bar?
Melisa Debra Bliss was admitted to the bar in 2008.
Where did Melisa Debra Bliss go to law school?
Melisa Debra Bliss attended TOURO LAW CENTER.
What company does Melisa Debra Bliss work for?
Melisa Debra Bliss is associated with Suffolk County District Attorney'S Office in Hauppauge, NY.
Is Melisa Debra Bliss in good standing?
Yes, Melisa Debra Bliss holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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