New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Melissa Lucas
University Of Wisconsin alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1986, registered office in New York, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1986
- Admitted
- 40
- Years in bar
- 2079481
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Melissa Lucas has spent 40 years on the register since admission in 1986, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 86% tenure percentile.
- 40 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 14%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- University Of Wisconsin
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Melissa Lucas has carried New York bar registration 2079481 for the better part of a career, still active and in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Melissa Lucas, Esq., located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10005. Educational background: UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN (337 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 40 years, Melissa Lucas has remained part of the New York bar's active cohort, a share of the register detailed further below.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Melissa Lucas's 40 years since a 1986 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
40 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
40 Top 14% higher than 86% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How Melissa compares to fellow University Of Wisconsin alumni
Among the 202 University Of Wisconsin graduates in the New York register, Melissa Lucas is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
40 years vs. University Of Wisconsin alumni
Years since admission - 202 NY-registered alumni of this school
40 Top 1% higher than 99% of 202 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 Wisconsin's active-bar rate
Of University Of Wisconsin's 337 alumni in the New York register, 59.2% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
University Of Wisconsin alumni, active-bar rate
The 1986 admission class today
Of the 6,111 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1986, 57.6% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2079481
- Year Admitted
- 1986 (40 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Sep 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Melissa Lucas, Esq.
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10005
- Phone
- (212) 859-3468
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Melissa Lucas'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 Lucas licensed?
Melissa Lucas is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Melissa Lucas admitted to the bar?
Melissa Lucas's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1986.
Where did Melissa Lucas go to law school?
Melissa Lucas attended UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN.
What company does Melissa Lucas work for?
Melissa Lucas is associated with Melissa Lucas, Esq. in New York, NY.
Is Melissa Lucas in good standing?
Yes, Melissa Lucas holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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