New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Melissa Beth Goodstein
Benjamin N Cardozo alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1991, registered office in Katonah, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1991
- Admitted
- 35
- Years in bar
- 2385102
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 35 years on the register since a 1991 admission, Melissa Beth Goodstein ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 79% of the currently-active bar.
- 35 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- #47 of 76
- by tenure in Katonah office peers
- Law school
- Benjamin N Cardozo
Data updated August 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2385102 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Melissa Beth Goodstein, 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 Melissa Goodstein, Esq., located in Katonah, NY (Westchester County), ZIP 10536. Educational background: BENJAMIN N CARDOZO (1,628 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 35 years on the register, Melissa Beth Goodstein 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 Beth Goodstein's 35 years since admission in 1991.
35 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
35 Top 21% higher than 79% of 290,787 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · August 2026
Tenure among Katonah, NY office peers
Against Katonah, NY's 76-attorney NY register cohort, Melissa Beth Goodstein lands at the 61st tenure percentile (rank #47). See the Katonah attorney directory .
- Local rank
- #47
- City cohort
- 76
- Local percentile
- 61st
- Admitted
- 1991
Nearest tenure peers in Katonah
- Michele E. Cassidy admitted 1990 · 36 yr
- Francis Camillo Marinelli admitted 1990 · 36 yr
- Eric Scott Weinstein admitted 1990 · 36 yr
- Claudia Marie Arbelaez admitted 1993 · 33 yr
How local rank is computed
Rank uses years since NY-bar admission among non-deceased registry rows that list the same office city and state, a local placement, not a statewide claim. Source: NY Office of Court Administration Attorney Registration · as of August 2026. Derived local rank, not published upstream.
How Melissa compares to fellow Benjamin N Cardozo alumni
Among the 1,529 Benjamin N Cardozo graduates in the New York register, Melissa Beth Goodstein is longer-tenured than 55%.
35 years vs. Benjamin N Cardozo alumni
Years since admission - 1,529 NY-registered alumni of this school
35 Top 45% higher than 55% of 1,529 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 · August 2026
The 1991 admission class today
Of the 6,456 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1991, 75.3% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2385102
- Year Admitted
- 1991 (35 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Mar 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Melissa Goodstein, Esq.
- City
- Katonah, NY
- County
- Westchester
- ZIP Code
- 10536
- Phone
- (914) 767-0438
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Melissa Beth Goodstein's current status, "Currently registered", places this attorney in the 67.2% of the 432,625-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 Goodstein licensed?
Melissa Goodstein is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Melissa Beth Goodstein admitted to the bar?
Melissa Beth Goodstein's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1991.
Where did Melissa Beth Goodstein go to law school?
Melissa Beth Goodstein attended BENJAMIN N CARDOZO.
What company does Melissa Beth Goodstein work for?
Melissa Beth Goodstein is associated with Melissa Goodstein, Esq. in Katonah, NY.
Is Melissa Beth Goodstein in good standing?
Yes, Melissa Beth Goodstein holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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