New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Melissa A. Cecere-Sellars
St. John'S University School Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2021, registered office in Smithtown, NY. This record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2021
- Admitted
- 5
- Years in bar
- 5840509
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Admitted in 2021, Melissa A. Cecere-Sellars has built 5 years of active New York practice - more tenure than 12% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 5 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 88%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- St. John'S University School Of Law
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Bar number 5840509 on the New York register belongs to Melissa A. Cecere-Sellars, currently in active standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Suffolk County District Attorney'S Office, located in Smithtown, NY (Suffolk County), ZIP 11787. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: St. John's University School of Law (4,128 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Melissa A. Cecere-Sellars 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
5 years into an active New York practice since a 2021 admission, Melissa A. Cecere-Sellars sits here on the statewide experience curve - taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.
5 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
5 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
How Melissa compares to fellow St. John'S University School Of Law alumni
Among the 2,642 St. John'S University School Of Law graduates in the New York register, Melissa A. Cecere-Sellars is longer-tenured than 27% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
5 years vs. St. John'S University School Of Law alumni
Years since admission - 2,642 NY-registered alumni of this school
5 Top 73% higher than 27% of 2,642 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
St. John'S University School Of Law's active-bar rate
Of St. John'S University School Of Law's 4,128 alumni in the New York register, 85.2% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
St. John'S University School Of Law alumni, active-bar rate
The 2021 admission class today
Of the 7,829 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2021, 93.8% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 5840509
- Year Admitted
- 2021 (5 yrs · mid-career)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Aug 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Suffolk County District Attorney'S Office
- City
- Smithtown, NY
- County
- Suffolk
- ZIP Code
- 11787
- Phone
- (631) 853-5681
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Melissa A. Cecere-Sellars'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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Melissa A. Cecere-Sellars'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 Cecere-Sellars licensed?
Melissa Cecere-Sellars is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Melissa A. Cecere-Sellars admitted to the bar?
Melissa A. Cecere-Sellars has been on the New York bar register since 2021.
Where did Melissa A. Cecere-Sellars go to law school?
Melissa A. Cecere-Sellars attended St. John's University School of Law.
What company does Melissa A. Cecere-Sellars work for?
Melissa A. Cecere-Sellars is associated with Suffolk County District Attorney'S Office in Smithtown, NY.
Is Melissa A. Cecere-Sellars in good standing?
Yes, Melissa A. Cecere-Sellars 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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