New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3

Melissa Lee Cowan

Quinnipiac School Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2016, registered office in Elmsford, NY. This record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

2016
Admitted
10
Years in bar
5441860
NY reg #

The record in one line

Melissa Lee Cowan appears in the New York attorney register with a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", on record since 2016 - an administrative designation rather than discipline, but confirm current standing with the state bar.

10 yrs
since first admission to the bar
Pending-renewal
current bar status: "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday"
Law school
Quinnipiac School Of Law

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday
pending-renewal
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
2016
10 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
Quinnipiac School Of Law
64.7% active rate
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
5441860
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Melissa Lee Cowan is registered as bar number 5441860 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", a routine periodic-renewal reminder, not discipline. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

Practice address is listed under O Malley, Padovani & Demler, located in Elmsford, NY (Westchester County), ZIP 10523. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: QUINNIPIAC SCHOOL OF LAW (34 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

A "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort for now. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents.

Quinnipiac School Of Law's active-bar rate

Of Quinnipiac School Of Law's 34 alumni in the New York register, 64.7% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.

Quinnipiac School Of Law alumni, active-bar rate

0%100%New York avg66%64.7%
Quinnipiac School Of Law alumni, active-bar rate

The 2016 admission class today

Of the 8,420 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2016, 72.1% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.

64%66%68%70%72%74% Statewide, all years2016 class 66.2% 72.1% ▲ +8.9%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 2016 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday
Registration Number
5441860
Year Admitted
2016 (10 yrs · mid-career)
Judicial Department
3
Next Registration
Feb 2026

Location & Contact

Company
O Malley, Padovani & Demler
County
Westchester
ZIP Code
10523
Phone
(914) 691-0416

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Melissa Lee Cowan's current status, "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", places this record outside the 66.2% of the 429,620-attorney New York register currently marked active.

Full statewide breakdown & source note
Cohort Attorneys Share Profile relevance
Active in good standing 284,296
66.2%
This attorney is outside this cohort
Other / inactive / discipline 145,324
33.8%
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Total registered 429,620 100.0% Full New York bar register

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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Before you rely on this record

Melissa Lee Cowan is currently listed as "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", treat that as a registration fact to confirm, not a verdict on quality.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Melissa Cowan licensed?

Melissa Cowan is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Melissa Lee Cowan admitted to the bar?

Melissa Lee Cowan has been on the New York bar register since 2016.

Where did Melissa Lee Cowan go to law school?

Melissa Lee Cowan attended QUINNIPIAC SCHOOL OF LAW.

What company does Melissa Lee Cowan work for?

Melissa Lee Cowan is associated with O Malley, Padovani & Demler in Elmsford, NY.

Is Melissa Lee Cowan in good standing?

Not currently, Melissa Lee Cowan's listed status is "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", not active standing. Confirm current status with the state bar.

Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.