New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Melissa Ruth Chernofsky
Columbia alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2002, registered office in New York, NY. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2002
- Admitted
- 24
- Years in bar
- 4070108
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Melissa Ruth Chernofsky has held an active New York bar license for 24 years - admitted in 2002, longer-tenured than 51% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 24 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 49%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Columbia
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Melissa Ruth Chernofsky carries New York bar registration 4070108, an established, active practitioner in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Chipman Brown Cicero & Cole LLP, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10170. 1 other attorney shares this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: COLUMBIA.
State context & due diligence
With an established practice on record, Melissa Ruth Chernofsky 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 Ruth Chernofsky was admitted in 2002, giving 24 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.
24 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
24 Top 49% higher than 51% 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 Columbia alumni
Among the 2,473 Columbia graduates in the New York register, Melissa Ruth Chernofsky is longer-tenured than 15% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
24 years vs. Columbia alumni
Years since admission - 2,473 NY-registered alumni of this school
24 Top 85% higher than 15% of 2,473 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
The 2002 admission class today
Of the 7,981 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2002, 65.2% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 4070108
- Year Admitted
- 2002 (24 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Jul 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Chipman Brown Cicero & Cole LLP
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10170
- Phone
- (917) 626-3167
Education
COLUMBIA
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Melissa Ruth Chernofsky'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 Ruth Chernofsky'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 Chernofsky licensed?
Melissa Chernofsky is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Melissa Ruth Chernofsky admitted to the bar?
Melissa Ruth Chernofsky was admitted to the bar in 2002.
Where did Melissa Ruth Chernofsky go to law school?
Melissa Ruth Chernofsky attended COLUMBIA.
What company does Melissa Ruth Chernofsky work for?
Melissa Ruth Chernofsky is associated with Chipman Brown Cicero & Cole LLP in New York, NY.
Is Melissa Ruth Chernofsky in good standing?
Yes, Melissa Ruth Chernofsky 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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