New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Melissa Anne Crane
Cornell alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1992, registered office in New York, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1992
- Admitted
- 34
- Years in bar
- 2476828
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 34 years on the register since a 1992 admission, Melissa Anne Crane ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 71% of the currently-active bar.
- 34 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 29%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Cornell
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2476828 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Melissa Anne Crane, a veteran practitioner still in active 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 Supreme Court, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10007. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: CORNELL (2,756 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 34 years on the register, Melissa Anne Crane still falls within the New York bar's active cohort, a share of the register detailed further below.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Few active New York attorneys match Melissa Anne Crane's 34 years since admission in 1992. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
34 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
34 Top 29% higher than 71% 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 Cornell alumni
Among the 1,224 Cornell graduates in the New York register, Melissa Anne Crane is longer-tenured than 68% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
34 years vs. Cornell alumni
Years since admission - 1,224 NY-registered alumni of this school
34 Top 32% higher than 68% of 1,224 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
Cornell's active-bar rate
Of Cornell's 2,756 alumni in the New York register, 49.5% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Cornell alumni, active-bar rate
The 1992 admission class today
Of the 6,497 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1992, 60.5% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2476828
- Year Admitted
- 1992 (34 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Mar 2028
Location & Contact
- Company
- Supreme Court
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10007
- Phone
- (646) 386-6412
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Melissa Anne Crane'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 Crane licensed?
Melissa Crane is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Melissa Anne Crane admitted to the bar?
Melissa Anne Crane's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1992.
Where did Melissa Anne Crane go to law school?
Melissa Anne Crane attended CORNELL.
What company does Melissa Anne Crane work for?
Melissa Anne Crane is associated with Supreme Court in New York, NY.
Is Melissa Anne Crane in good standing?
Yes, Melissa Anne Crane holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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