New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Melissa Caren Herman
Benjamin Cardozo alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1989, registered office in Washington, DC. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1989
- Admitted
- 37
- Years in bar
- 2295889
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Melissa Caren Herman carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status on the New York bar register, on record since 1989 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.
- 37 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Suspended
- current bar status: "Suspended, delinquent"
- Law school
- Benjamin Cardozo
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Melissa Caren Herman is registered as bar number 2295889 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Suspended, delinquent", suspended or delinquent, verify terms with the bar before engaging. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Internal Revenue Service, located in Washington, DC, ZIP 20224. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: BENJAMIN CARDOZO (380 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
A "Suspended, delinquent" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents, and how to verify current standing directly with the state bar.
How Melissa compares to fellow Benjamin Cardozo alumni
Among the 267 Benjamin Cardozo graduates in the New York register, Melissa Caren Herman is longer-tenured than 55% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
37 years vs. Benjamin Cardozo alumni
Years since admission - 267 NY-registered alumni of this school
37 Top 45% higher than 55% of 267 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
Benjamin Cardozo's active-bar rate
Of Benjamin Cardozo's 380 alumni in the New York register, 59.8% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Benjamin Cardozo alumni, active-bar rate
The 1989 admission class today
Of the 6,247 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1989, 70.8% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Suspended, delinquent
- Registration Number
- 2295889
- Year Admitted
- 1989 (37 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Jun 2025
Location & Contact
- Company
- Internal Revenue Service
- City
- Washington, DC
- ZIP Code
- 20224
- Phone
- (202) 622-4433
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Melissa Caren Herman's current status, "Suspended, delinquent", places this record outside 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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Melissa Caren Herman carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status. Verify the exact scope and dates of this action directly with the state bar before acting on it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Melissa Herman licensed?
Melissa Herman is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Melissa Caren Herman admitted to the bar?
Melissa Caren Herman's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1989.
Where did Melissa Caren Herman go to law school?
Melissa Caren Herman attended BENJAMIN CARDOZO.
What company does Melissa Caren Herman work for?
Melissa Caren Herman is associated with Internal Revenue Service in Washington, DC.
Is Melissa Caren Herman in good standing?
No, Melissa Caren Herman carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status, not active standing. Confirm the exact scope directly with the state bar before engaging.
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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