New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Melissa Elaine Loyd
Univ Of Texas Austin alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1996. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1996
- Admitted
- 30
- Years in bar
- 2712735
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 30 years on the register since a 1996 admission, Melissa Elaine Loyd ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 71% of the currently-active bar.
- 30 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 29%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Univ Of Texas Austin
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2712735 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Melissa Elaine Loyd, a veteran practitioner still in active good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
No firm or business address is on record, despite 30 years on the register. Educational background: UNIV OF TEXAS AUSTIN (8 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 30 years on the register, Melissa Elaine Loyd 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 Elaine Loyd's 30 years since admission in 1996. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
30 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
30 Top 29% higher than 71% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
Univ Of Texas Austin's active-bar rate
Of Univ Of Texas Austin's 8 alumni in the New York register, 75% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Univ Of Texas Austin alumni, active-bar rate
The 1996 admission class today
Of the 6,887 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1996, 62.7% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2712735
- Year Admitted
- 1996 (30 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Oct 2026
Location & Contact
- Phone
- (713) 859-9837
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Melissa Elaine Loyd'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 Loyd licensed?
Melissa Loyd is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Melissa Elaine Loyd admitted to the bar?
Melissa Elaine Loyd's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1996.
Where did Melissa Elaine Loyd go to law school?
Melissa Elaine Loyd attended UNIV OF TEXAS AUSTIN.
Is Melissa Elaine Loyd in good standing?
Yes, Melissa Elaine Loyd 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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