New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3

Melissa Dawn Brach

American University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2009, registered office in Patuxent River, MD. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

2009
Admitted
17
Years in bar
4724993
NY reg #

The record in one line

Melissa Dawn Brach has held an active New York bar license for 17 years - admitted in 2009, longer-tenured than 37% of the state's currently-active attorneys.

17 yrs
in active practice since admission
Active
current bar status: "Currently registered"
Top 63%
by tenure among active NY attorneys
Law school
American University

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
2009
17 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
American University
68% active rate
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
4724993
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Melissa Dawn Brach carries New York bar registration 4724993, an established, active practitioner in good 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 Naval Air Systems Command, located in Patuxent River, MD, ZIP 20670. Educational background: AMERICAN UNIVERSITY (879 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

With an established practice on record, Melissa Dawn Brach 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 Dawn Brach was admitted in 2009, giving 17 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.

17 years on the New York bar

Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys

17 Top 63% higher than 37% of 284,296 active NY attorneys

This attorney 0 80 every active NY attorney, bucketed by value

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 alumni

Among the 646 American University graduates in the New York register, Melissa Dawn Brach is longer-tenured than 21% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.

17 years vs. American University alumni

Years since admission - 646 NY-registered alumni of this school

17 Top 79% higher than 21% of 646 fellow alumni

This attorney 5 40 every registered alum of this school, bucketed by value

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's active-bar rate

Of American University's 879 alumni in the New York register, 68% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.

American University alumni, active-bar rate

0%100%New York avg66%68%
American University alumni, active-bar rate

The 2009 admission class today

Of the 10,203 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2009, 84.8% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.

60%70%80%90% Statewide, all years2009 class 66.2% 84.8% ▲ +28.1%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 2009 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
4724993
Year Admitted
2009 (17 yrs · senior)
Judicial Department
3
Next Registration
Apr 2027

Location & Contact

Company
Naval Air Systems Command
ZIP Code
20670
Phone
(240) 808-9498

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Melissa Dawn Brach'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
Cohort Attorneys Share Profile relevance
Active in good standing 284,296
66.2%
This attorney is in 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 Dawn Brach's "Currently registered" listing confirms bar standing only, it is a registration fact to verify, not a verdict on quality or competence.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Melissa Brach licensed?

Melissa Brach is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Melissa Dawn Brach admitted to the bar?

Melissa Dawn Brach was admitted to the bar in 2009.

Where did Melissa Dawn Brach go to law school?

Melissa Dawn Brach attended AMERICAN UNIVERSITY.

What company does Melissa Dawn Brach work for?

Melissa Dawn Brach is associated with Naval Air Systems Command in Patuxent River, MD.

Is Melissa Dawn Brach in good standing?

Yes, Melissa Dawn Brach holds active bar status ("Currently registered").

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