New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Melissa Cipriano
Nova Southeastern University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2002, registered office in West Caldwell, NJ. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2002
- Admitted
- 24
- Years in bar
- 4024071
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Melissa Cipriano carries a "Delinquent" status on the New York bar register, on record since 2002 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.
- 24 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Suspended
- current bar status: "Delinquent"
- #16 of 18
- by tenure in West Caldwell office peers
- Law school
- Nova Southeastern University
Data updated August 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Melissa Cipriano is registered as bar number 4024071 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Delinquent", suspended or delinquent, verify terms with the bar before engaging. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Cipriano Law Offices, P.C., located in West Caldwell, NJ, ZIP 07006. Educational background: NOVA SOUTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY (154 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
A "Delinquent" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents, and how to verify current standing directly with the state bar.
Tenure among West Caldwell, NJ office peers
West Caldwell, NJ carries only 18 NY-registered attorneys with an admission year on file; Melissa Cipriano is #16 by tenure in that small local set. See the West Caldwell attorney directory .
- Local rank
- #16
- City cohort
- 18
- Local percentile
- 83rd
- Admitted
- 2002
Nearest tenure peers in West Caldwell
- Scott Daniel Sherman admitted 2000 · 26 yr
- Curt Matthew Hapward admitted 1999 · 27 yr
- Cindy Debra Salvo admitted 1998 · 28 yr
- Stephanie Gulkin Satz admitted 1996 · 30 yr
How local rank is computed
Rank uses years since NY-bar admission among non-deceased registry rows that list the same office city and state, a local placement, not a statewide claim. Source: NY Office of Court Administration Attorney Registration · as of August 2026. Derived local rank, not published upstream.
How Melissa compares to fellow Nova Southeastern University alumni
Among the 153 Nova Southeastern University graduates in the New York register, Melissa Cipriano is longer-tenured than 68%.
24 years vs. Nova Southeastern University alumni
Years since admission - 153 NY-registered alumni of this school
24 Top 32% higher than 68% of 153 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 · August 2026
Nova Southeastern University's active-bar rate
Of Nova Southeastern University's 154 alumni in the New York register, 74.7% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
The 2002 admission class today
Of the 7,981 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2002, 64.4% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Delinquent
- Registration Number
- 4024071
- Year Admitted
- 2002 (24 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Nov 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Cipriano Law Offices, P.C.
- City
- West Caldwell, NJ
- ZIP Code
- 07006
- Phone
- (973) 403-8600
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Melissa Cipriano's current status, "Delinquent", places this record outside the 67.2% of the 432,625-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.
Near-tenure Nova Southeastern University alumni
Fellow alumni on the NY register whose admission year is closest to 2002 (excluding same-firm colleagues above).
Same admission year (2002), other cities
NY-registered attorneys admitted in 2002 whose listed office city differs from West Caldwell, a vintage cohort, not a neighborhood list.
Nationwide attorneys with similar admission year or city registry density
Two non-geo peer axes for Melissa Cipriano: closest NY bar admission year outside NJ, and closest out-of-state office cities by how many NY-registered attorneys they list (~19 here). Distinct from same-firm, fellow-alumni, and same-year other-city strips above.
Similar admission year (~2002)
Counts come from the NY State Office of Court Administration registration extract; peers are not a competence or practice-area ranking.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Melissa Cipriano licensed?
Melissa Cipriano is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Melissa Cipriano admitted to the bar?
Melissa Cipriano was admitted to the bar in 2002.
Where did Melissa Cipriano go to law school?
Melissa Cipriano attended NOVA SOUTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY.
What company does Melissa Cipriano work for?
Melissa Cipriano is associated with Cipriano Law Offices, P.C. in West Caldwell, NJ.
Is Melissa Cipriano in good standing?
No, Melissa Cipriano carries a "Delinquent" status, not active standing. Confirm the exact scope directly with the state bar before engaging.
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