New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3

Melissa Christine Bennett

University At Buffalo Law School, Suny alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2012, registered office in Albany, NY. This record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

2012
Admitted
14
Years in bar
5007109
NY reg #

The record in one line

Melissa Christine Bennett appears in the New York attorney register with a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", on record since 2012 - an administrative designation rather than discipline, but confirm current standing with the state bar.

14 yrs
since first admission to the bar
Pending-renewal
current bar status: "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday"
Law school
University At Buffalo Law School, Suny

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday
pending-renewal
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
2012
14 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
University At Buffalo Law School, Suny
77.8% active rate
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
5007109
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Melissa Christine Bennett is registered as bar number 5007109 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", a routine periodic-renewal reminder, not discipline. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

Practice address is listed under Barclay Damon LLP, located in Albany, NY (Albany County), ZIP 12207. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: UNIVERSITY AT BUFFALO LAW SCHOOL, SUNY (13 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

A "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort for now. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents.

University At Buffalo Law School, Suny's active-bar rate

Of University At Buffalo Law School, Suny's 13 alumni in the New York register, 77.8% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.

University At Buffalo Law School, Suny alumni, active-bar rate

0%100%New York avg66%77.8%
University At Buffalo Law School, Suny alumni, active-bar rate

The 2012 admission class today

Of the 9,632 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2012, 69.6% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.

64%66%68%70% Statewide, all years2012 class 66.2% 69.6% ▲ +5.1%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 2012 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday
Registration Number
5007109
Year Admitted
2012 (14 yrs · mid-career)
Judicial Department
3
Next Registration
May 2026

Location & Contact

Company
Barclay Damon LLP
County
Albany
ZIP Code
12207
Phone
(518) 429-4219

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Melissa Christine Bennett's current status, "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", places this record outside the 66.2% of the 429,620-attorney New York register currently marked active.

Full statewide breakdown & source note
Cohort Attorneys Share Profile relevance
Active in good standing 284,296
66.2%
This attorney is outside this cohort
Other / inactive / discipline 145,324
33.8%
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Total registered 429,620 100.0% Full New York bar register

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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Before you rely on this record

Melissa Christine Bennett is currently listed as "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", treat that as a registration fact to confirm, not a verdict on quality.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Melissa Bennett licensed?

Melissa Bennett is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Melissa Christine Bennett admitted to the bar?

Melissa Christine Bennett has been on the New York bar register since 2012.

Where did Melissa Christine Bennett go to law school?

Melissa Christine Bennett attended UNIVERSITY AT BUFFALO LAW SCHOOL, SUNY.

What company does Melissa Christine Bennett work for?

Melissa Christine Bennett is associated with Barclay Damon LLP in Albany, NY.

Is Melissa Christine Bennett in good standing?

Not currently, Melissa Christine Bennett's listed status is "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", not active standing. Confirm current status with the state bar.

Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.