New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4
Melissa Julie Horvatits
Suny At Buffalo Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2007, registered office in Buffalo, 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
- 4511366
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Melissa Julie Horvatits 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
- Suny At Buffalo Law School
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Melissa Julie Horvatits carries New York bar registration 4511366, an established, active practitioner in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 4, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Children'S Legal Center, located in Buffalo, NY (Erie County), ZIP 14202. 2 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: SUNY AT BUFFALO LAW SCHOOL (75 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
With an established practice on record, Melissa Julie Horvatits 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 Julie Horvatits 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
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 Suny At Buffalo Law School alumni
Among the 75 Suny At Buffalo Law School graduates in the New York register, Melissa Julie Horvatits is longer-tenured than 39% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
19 years vs. Suny At Buffalo Law School alumni
Years since admission - 75 NY-registered alumni of this school
19 Top 61% higher than 39% of 75 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
Suny At Buffalo Law School's active-bar rate
Of Suny At Buffalo Law School's 75 alumni in the New York register, 78.9% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Suny At Buffalo Law School 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
- 4511366
- Year Admitted
- 2007 (19 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 4
- Next Registration
- Mar 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Children'S Legal Center
- City
- Buffalo, NY
- County
- Erie
- ZIP Code
- 14202
- Phone
- (716) 332-0990
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Melissa Julie Horvatits'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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Melissa Julie Horvatits's "Currently registered" listing confirms bar standing only, it is a registration fact to verify, not a verdict on quality or competence.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Melissa Horvatits licensed?
Melissa Horvatits is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Melissa Julie Horvatits admitted to the bar?
Melissa Julie Horvatits was admitted to the bar in 2007.
Where did Melissa Julie Horvatits go to law school?
Melissa Julie Horvatits attended SUNY AT BUFFALO LAW SCHOOL.
What company does Melissa Julie Horvatits work for?
Melissa Julie Horvatits is associated with Children'S Legal Center in Buffalo, NY.
Is Melissa Julie Horvatits in good standing?
Yes, Melissa Julie Horvatits holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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