New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Melissa Jane Godwin
The University Of Adelaide alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2007, registered office in New York, NY. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2007
- Admitted
- 19
- Years in bar
- 4497160
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Melissa Jane Godwin has held an active New York bar license for 19 years - admitted in 2007, longer-tenured than 37% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 19 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 63%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- The University Of Adelaide
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Melissa Jane Godwin carries New York bar registration 4497160, an established, active practitioner in 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 Dla Piper LLP (Us), located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10020. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: The University of Adelaide (3 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
With an established practice on record, Melissa Jane Godwin remains inside the New York bar's active cohort - see below for how that share of the register compares.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Melissa Jane Godwin was admitted in 2007, giving 19 years on the New York register. The histogram places that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state, taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.
19 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
19 Top 63% higher than 37% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
The University Of Adelaide's active-bar rate
Of The University Of Adelaide's 3 alumni in the New York register, 75% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
The University Of Adelaide alumni, active-bar rate
The 2007 admission class today
Of the 8,913 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2007, 85% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 4497160
- Year Admitted
- 2007 (19 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Dec 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Dla Piper LLP (Us)
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10020
- Phone
- (212) 335-4500
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Melissa Jane Godwin'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 Godwin licensed?
Melissa Godwin is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Melissa Jane Godwin admitted to the bar?
Melissa Jane Godwin was admitted to the bar in 2007.
Where did Melissa Jane Godwin go to law school?
Melissa Jane Godwin attended The University of Adelaide.
What company does Melissa Jane Godwin work for?
Melissa Jane Godwin is associated with Dla Piper LLP (Us) in New York, NY.
Is Melissa Jane Godwin in good standing?
Yes, Melissa Jane Godwin holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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