New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Melissa Bellavia Debernardis
Catholic University Of America alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2001, registered office in Purchase, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2001
- Admitted
- 25
- Years in bar
- 4002549
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 25 years on the register since a 2001 admission, Melissa Bellavia Debernardis ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 61% of the currently-active bar.
- 25 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 39%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Catholic University Of America
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 4002549 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Melissa Bellavia Debernardis, a veteran practitioner still in active good 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 Pepsi Co., located in Purchase, NY (Westchester County), ZIP 10577. Educational background: CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY OF AMERICA (134 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 25 years on the register, Melissa Bellavia Debernardis 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 Bellavia Debernardis's 25 years since admission in 2001. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
25 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
25 Top 39% higher than 61% 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 Catholic University Of America alumni
Among the 110 Catholic University Of America graduates in the New York register, Melissa Bellavia Debernardis is longer-tenured than 63% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
25 years vs. Catholic University Of America alumni
Years since admission - 110 NY-registered alumni of this school
25 Top 37% higher than 63% of 110 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
Catholic University Of America's active-bar rate
Of Catholic University Of America's 134 alumni in the New York register, 69.4% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Catholic University Of America alumni, active-bar rate
The 2001 admission class today
Of the 7,416 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2001, 80% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 4002549
- Year Admitted
- 2001 (25 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Aug 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Pepsi Co.
- City
- Purchase, NY
- County
- Westchester
- ZIP Code
- 10577
- Phone
- (914) 274-1611
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Melissa Bellavia Debernardis'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 Debernardis licensed?
Melissa Debernardis is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Melissa Bellavia Debernardis admitted to the bar?
Melissa Bellavia Debernardis's admission to the New York bar dates back to 2001.
Where did Melissa Bellavia Debernardis go to law school?
Melissa Bellavia Debernardis attended CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY OF AMERICA.
What company does Melissa Bellavia Debernardis work for?
Melissa Bellavia Debernardis is associated with Pepsi Co. in Purchase, NY.
Is Melissa Bellavia Debernardis in good standing?
Yes, Melissa Bellavia Debernardis 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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