New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Melissa Faye Benson
Arizona Summit Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2017, registered office in Phoenix, AZ. This record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2017
- Admitted
- 9
- Years in bar
- 5536842
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Admitted in 2017, Melissa Faye Benson has built 9 years of active New York practice - more tenure than 12% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 9 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 88%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Arizona Summit Law School
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Bar number 5536842 on the New York register belongs to Melissa Faye Benson, 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 Gallagher & Kennedy, located in Phoenix, AZ, ZIP 85016. Educational background: Arizona Summit Law School (21 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Melissa Faye Benson 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
9 years into an active New York practice since a 2017 admission, Melissa Faye Benson sits here on the statewide experience curve - taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.
9 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
9 Top 88% higher than 12% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
Arizona Summit Law School's active-bar rate
Of Arizona Summit Law School's 21 alumni in the New York register, 87% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Arizona Summit Law School alumni, active-bar rate
The 2017 admission class today
Of the 8,202 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2017, 91.3% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 5536842
- Year Admitted
- 2017 (9 yrs · mid-career)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Jan 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Gallagher & Kennedy
- City
- Phoenix, AZ
- ZIP Code
- 85016
- Phone
- (602) 530-8000
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Melissa Faye Benson'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 Benson licensed?
Melissa Benson is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Melissa Faye Benson admitted to the bar?
Melissa Faye Benson has been on the New York bar register since 2017.
Where did Melissa Faye Benson go to law school?
Melissa Faye Benson attended Arizona Summit Law School.
What company does Melissa Faye Benson work for?
Melissa Faye Benson is associated with Gallagher & Kennedy in Phoenix, AZ.
Is Melissa Faye Benson in good standing?
Yes, Melissa Faye Benson 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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