New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Melissa Ann Alcantara
American University Washington College Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2005, registered office in White Plains, NY. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2005
- Admitted
- 21
- Years in bar
- 4327219
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Melissa Ann Alcantara has held an active New York bar license for 21 years - admitted in 2005, longer-tenured than 51% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 21 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 49%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- American University Washington College Of Law
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Melissa Ann Alcantara carries New York bar registration 4327219, an established, active practitioner in 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 Leason Ellis LLP, located in White Plains, NY (Westchester County), ZIP 10601. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: American University Washington College of Law (1,496 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
With an established practice on record, Melissa Ann Alcantara 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
Melissa Ann Alcantara was admitted in 2005, giving 21 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.
21 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
21 Top 49% higher than 51% 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 Melissa compares to fellow American University Washington College Of Law alumni
Among the 998 American University Washington College Of Law graduates in the New York register, Melissa Ann Alcantara is longer-tenured than 80% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
21 years vs. American University Washington College Of Law alumni
Years since admission - 998 NY-registered alumni of this school
21 Top 20% higher than 80% of 998 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
American University Washington College Of Law's active-bar rate
Of American University Washington College Of Law's 1,496 alumni in the New York register, 84.1% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
American University Washington College Of Law alumni, active-bar rate
The 2005 admission class today
Of the 8,525 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2005, 82.9% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 4327219
- Year Admitted
- 2005 (21 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Aug 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Leason Ellis LLP
- City
- White Plains, NY
- County
- Westchester
- ZIP Code
- 10601
- Phone
- (914) 821-9079
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Melissa Ann Alcantara'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 Melissa Alcantara licensed?
Melissa Alcantara is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Melissa Ann Alcantara admitted to the bar?
Melissa Ann Alcantara was admitted to the bar in 2005.
Where did Melissa Ann Alcantara go to law school?
Melissa Ann Alcantara attended American University Washington College of Law.
What company does Melissa Ann Alcantara work for?
Melissa Ann Alcantara is associated with Leason Ellis LLP in White Plains, NY.
Is Melissa Ann Alcantara in good standing?
Yes, Melissa Ann Alcantara holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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