New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Melissa Muros
Nova Southeastern University Shepard Broad Law Center alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2004, registered office in Fort Lauderdale, FL. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2004
- Admitted
- 22
- Years in bar
- 4200432
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Melissa Muros has held an active New York bar license for 22 years - admitted in 2004, longer-tenured than 51% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 22 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 49%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Nova Southeastern University Shepard Broad Law Center
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Melissa Muros carries New York bar registration 4200432, an established, active practitioner in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Hernandez & Valois, located in Fort Lauderdale, FL, ZIP 33308. Educational background: Nova Southeastern University Shepard Broad Law Center (255 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
With an established practice on record, Melissa Muros 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 Muros was admitted in 2004, giving 22 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.
22 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
22 Top 49% higher than 51% 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 Nova Southeastern University Shepard Broad Law Center alumni
Among the 212 Nova Southeastern University Shepard Broad Law Center graduates in the New York register, Melissa Muros is longer-tenured than 85% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
22 years vs. Nova Southeastern University Shepard Broad Law Center alumni
Years since admission - 212 NY-registered alumni of this school
22 Top 15% higher than 85% of 212 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
Nova Southeastern University Shepard Broad Law Center's active-bar rate
Of Nova Southeastern University Shepard Broad Law Center's 255 alumni in the New York register, 82.9% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Nova Southeastern University Shepard Broad Law Center alumni, active-bar rate
The 2004 admission class today
Of the 8,407 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2004, 65.8% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 4200432
- Year Admitted
- 2004 (22 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Sep 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Hernandez & Valois
- City
- Fort Lauderdale, FL
- ZIP Code
- 33308
- Phone
- (754) 755-0500
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Melissa Muros'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 Muros licensed?
Melissa Muros is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Melissa Muros admitted to the bar?
Melissa Muros was admitted to the bar in 2004.
Where did Melissa Muros go to law school?
Melissa Muros attended Nova Southeastern University Shepard Broad Law Center.
What company does Melissa Muros work for?
Melissa Muros is associated with Hernandez & Valois in Fort Lauderdale, FL.
Is Melissa Muros in good standing?
Yes, Melissa Muros holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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