New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Melissa Jill Needle
Whittier alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1991, registered office in Westport, CT. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1991
- Admitted
- 35
- Years in bar
- 2434157
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 35 years on the register since a 1991 admission, Melissa Jill Needle ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 79% of the currently-active bar.
- 35 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 21%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Whittier
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2434157 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Melissa Jill Needle, 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
Practice address is listed under Needle/Cuda Divorce & Family Law, located in Westport, CT, ZIP 06880. Educational background: WHITTIER (27 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 35 years on the register, Melissa Jill Needle 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 Jill Needle's 35 years since admission in 1991. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
35 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
35 Top 21% higher than 79% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
Whittier's active-bar rate
Of Whittier's 27 alumni in the New York register, 66.7% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Whittier alumni, active-bar rate
The 1991 admission class today
Of the 6,456 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1991, 73.1% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2434157
- Year Admitted
- 1991 (35 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Jan 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Needle/Cuda Divorce & Family Law
- City
- Westport, CT
- ZIP Code
- 06880
- Phone
- (203) 557-9500
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Melissa Jill Needle'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 Needle licensed?
Melissa Needle is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Melissa Jill Needle admitted to the bar?
Melissa Jill Needle's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1991.
Where did Melissa Jill Needle go to law school?
Melissa Jill Needle attended WHITTIER.
What company does Melissa Jill Needle work for?
Melissa Jill Needle is associated with Needle/Cuda Divorce & Family Law in Westport, CT.
Is Melissa Jill Needle in good standing?
Yes, Melissa Jill Needle holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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