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
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
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
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
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.
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
- City
- Patuxent River, MD
- ZIP Code
- 20670
- Phone
- (240) 808-9498
Education
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
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 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").
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