New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4
Melissa Lennett Barrett
University At Buffalo alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1997, registered office in Rochester, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1997
- Admitted
- 29
- Years in bar
- 2808384
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 29 years on the register since a 1997 admission, Melissa Lennett Barrett ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 61% of the currently-active bar.
- 29 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 39%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- University At Buffalo
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2808384 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Melissa Lennett Barrett, a veteran practitioner still in active good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 4, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Rochester City Court, located in Rochester, NY (Monroe County), ZIP 14614. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: UNIVERSITY AT BUFFALO (755 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 29 years on the register, Melissa Lennett Barrett 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 Melissa Lennett Barrett's 29 years since admission in 1997. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
29 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
29 Top 39% higher than 61% 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 University At Buffalo alumni
Among the 717 University At Buffalo graduates in the New York register, Melissa Lennett Barrett is longer-tenured than 71% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
29 years vs. University At Buffalo alumni
Years since admission - 717 NY-registered alumni of this school
29 Top 29% higher than 71% of 717 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
University At Buffalo's active-bar rate
Of University At Buffalo's 755 alumni in the New York register, 78.5% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
University At Buffalo alumni, active-bar rate
The 1997 admission class today
Of the 7,065 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1997, 78.5% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2808384
- Year Admitted
- 1997 (29 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 4
- Next Registration
- Jul 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Rochester City Court
- City
- Rochester, NY
- County
- Monroe
- ZIP Code
- 14614
- Phone
- (585) 371-3314
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Melissa Lennett Barrett'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 Barrett licensed?
Melissa Barrett is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Melissa Lennett Barrett admitted to the bar?
Melissa Lennett Barrett's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1997.
Where did Melissa Lennett Barrett go to law school?
Melissa Lennett Barrett attended UNIVERSITY AT BUFFALO.
What company does Melissa Lennett Barrett work for?
Melissa Lennett Barrett is associated with Rochester City Court in Rochester, NY.
Is Melissa Lennett Barrett in good standing?
Yes, Melissa Lennett Barrett 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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