New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Melissa Lora Barbee
American University Washington College Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2016, registered office in Washington, DC. This record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2016
- Admitted
- 10
- Years in bar
- 5392519
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Admitted in 2016, Melissa Lora Barbee has built 10 years of active New York practice - more tenure than 24% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 10 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 76%
- 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
Bar number 5392519 on the New York register belongs to Melissa Lora Barbee, currently in active standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Department Of Veterans Affairs, located in Washington, DC, ZIP 20001. 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
Melissa Lora Barbee is currently part of the New York bar's active cohort, a group the breakdown below sizes against the full register.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
10 years into an active New York practice since a 2016 admission, Melissa Lora Barbee sits here on the statewide experience curve - taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.
10 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
10 Top 76% higher than 24% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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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 Lora Barbee is longer-tenured than 36% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
10 years vs. American University Washington College Of Law alumni
Years since admission - 998 NY-registered alumni of this school
10 Top 64% higher than 36% of 998 fellow alumni
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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 2016 admission class today
Of the 8,420 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2016, 72.1% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 5392519
- Year Admitted
- 2016 (10 yrs · mid-career)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Aug 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Department Of Veterans Affairs
- City
- Washington, DC
- ZIP Code
- 20001
- Phone
- (207) 598-7462
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Melissa Lora Barbee'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 Barbee licensed?
Melissa Barbee is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Melissa Lora Barbee admitted to the bar?
Melissa Lora Barbee has been on the New York bar register since 2016.
Where did Melissa Lora Barbee go to law school?
Melissa Lora Barbee attended American University Washington College of Law.
What company does Melissa Lora Barbee work for?
Melissa Lora Barbee is associated with Department Of Veterans Affairs in Washington, DC.
Is Melissa Lora Barbee in good standing?
Yes, Melissa Lora Barbee holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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