New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Melissa Ilona Cohenson
Florida Coastal School Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2013, registered office in New York, NY. This record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2013
- Admitted
- 13
- Years in bar
- 5180666
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Admitted in 2013, Melissa Ilona Cohenson has built 13 years of active New York practice - more tenure than 24% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 13 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 76%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Florida Coastal School Of Law
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Bar number 5180666 on the New York register belongs to Melissa Ilona Cohenson, currently in active 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 Cohenson Law Group LLC, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10120. Educational background: Florida Coastal School of Law (264 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Melissa Ilona Cohenson 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
13 years into an active New York practice since a 2013 admission, Melissa Ilona Cohenson sits here on the statewide experience curve - taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.
13 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
13 Top 76% higher than 24% 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 Florida Coastal School Of Law alumni
Among the 238 Florida Coastal School Of Law graduates in the New York register, Melissa Ilona Cohenson is longer-tenured than 34% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
13 years vs. Florida Coastal School Of Law alumni
Years since admission - 238 NY-registered alumni of this school
13 Top 66% higher than 34% of 238 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
Florida Coastal School Of Law's active-bar rate
Of Florida Coastal School Of Law's 264 alumni in the New York register, 81.8% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Florida Coastal School Of Law alumni, active-bar rate
The 2013 admission class today
Of the 10,251 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2013, 87.8% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 5180666
- Year Admitted
- 2013 (13 yrs · mid-career)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Mar 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Cohenson Law Group LLC
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10120
- Phone
- (973) 303-5270
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Melissa Ilona Cohenson'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 Cohenson licensed?
Melissa Cohenson is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Melissa Ilona Cohenson admitted to the bar?
Melissa Ilona Cohenson has been on the New York bar register since 2013.
Where did Melissa Ilona Cohenson go to law school?
Melissa Ilona Cohenson attended Florida Coastal School of Law.
What company does Melissa Ilona Cohenson work for?
Melissa Ilona Cohenson is associated with Cohenson Law Group LLC in New York, NY.
Is Melissa Ilona Cohenson in good standing?
Yes, Melissa Ilona Cohenson holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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