New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Melissa-Kay Antoinette Samuels
University Of Virginia School Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2013, registered office in Hartford, CT. This record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2013
- Admitted
- 13
- Years in bar
- 5164298
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Admitted in 2013, Melissa-Kay Antoinette Samuels has built 13 years of active New York practice - more tenure than 24% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 13 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 76%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- University Of Virginia School Of Law
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Bar number 5164298 on the New York register belongs to Melissa-Kay Antoinette Samuels, currently in active 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 State Of Connecticut, located in Hartford, CT, ZIP 06106. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: University of Virginia School of Law (4,405 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Melissa-Kay Antoinette Samuels is currently part of the New York bar's active cohort, a group the breakdown below sizes against the full register.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
13 years into an active New York practice since a 2013 admission, Melissa-Kay Antoinette Samuels sits here on the statewide experience curve - taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.
13 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
13 Top 76% higher than 24% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How Melissa-Kay compares to fellow University Of Virginia School Of Law alumni
Among the 2,985 University Of Virginia School Of Law graduates in the New York register, Melissa-Kay Antoinette Samuels is longer-tenured than 36% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
13 years vs. University Of Virginia School Of Law alumni
Years since admission - 2,985 NY-registered alumni of this school
13 Top 64% higher than 36% of 2,985 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
University Of Virginia School Of Law's active-bar rate
Of University Of Virginia School Of Law's 4,405 alumni in the New York register, 83.1% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
University Of Virginia School Of Law alumni, active-bar rate
The 2013 admission class today
Of the 10,251 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2013, 87.8% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 5164298
- Year Admitted
- 2013 (13 yrs · mid-career)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Nov 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- State Of Connecticut
- City
- Hartford, CT
- ZIP Code
- 06106
- Phone
- (860) 418-3000
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Melissa-Kay Antoinette Samuels'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-Kay Samuels licensed?
Melissa-Kay Samuels is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Melissa-Kay Antoinette Samuels admitted to the bar?
Melissa-Kay Antoinette Samuels has been on the New York bar register since 2013.
Where did Melissa-Kay Antoinette Samuels go to law school?
Melissa-Kay Antoinette Samuels attended University of Virginia School of Law.
What company does Melissa-Kay Antoinette Samuels work for?
Melissa-Kay Antoinette Samuels is associated with State Of Connecticut in Hartford, CT.
Is Melissa-Kay Antoinette Samuels in good standing?
Yes, Melissa-Kay Antoinette Samuels holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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