New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Melissa Joy Ganz
Univ Of Pennsylvania alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1998, registered office in Milwaukee, WI. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1998
- Admitted
- 28
- Years in bar
- 2861730
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 28 years on the register since a 1998 admission, Melissa Joy Ganz ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 61% of the currently-active bar.
- 28 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 39%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Univ Of Pennsylvania
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2861730 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Melissa Joy Ganz, a veteran practitioner still in active good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under English Department, Marquette University, located in Milwaukee, WI, ZIP 53233. Educational background: UNIV OF PENNSYLVANIA (820 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 28 years on the register, Melissa Joy Ganz 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 Joy Ganz's 28 years since admission in 1998. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
28 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
28 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 Univ Of Pennsylvania alumni
Among the 633 Univ Of Pennsylvania graduates in the New York register, Melissa Joy Ganz is longer-tenured than 1% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
28 years vs. Univ Of Pennsylvania alumni
Years since admission - 633 NY-registered alumni of this school
28 Top 99% higher than 1% of 633 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
Univ Of Pennsylvania's active-bar rate
Of Univ Of Pennsylvania's 820 alumni in the New York register, 51.5% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Univ Of Pennsylvania alumni, active-bar rate
The 1998 admission class today
Of the 7,302 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1998, 62.8% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2861730
- Year Admitted
- 1998 (28 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Nov 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- English Department, Marquette University
- City
- Milwaukee, WI
- ZIP Code
- 53233
- Phone
- (414) 288-3480
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Melissa Joy Ganz'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 Ganz licensed?
Melissa Ganz is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Melissa Joy Ganz admitted to the bar?
Melissa Joy Ganz's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1998.
Where did Melissa Joy Ganz go to law school?
Melissa Joy Ganz attended UNIV OF PENNSYLVANIA.
What company does Melissa Joy Ganz work for?
Melissa Joy Ganz is associated with English Department, Marquette University in Milwaukee, WI.
Is Melissa Joy Ganz in good standing?
Yes, Melissa Joy Ganz holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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