New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Melissa Ann O'Leary
Fordham University School Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2014, registered office in Staten Island, NY. This record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2014
- Admitted
- 12
- Years in bar
- 5217724
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Admitted in 2014, Melissa Ann O'Leary has built 12 years of active New York practice - more tenure than 24% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 12 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 76%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Fordham University School Of Law
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Bar number 5217724 on the New York register belongs to Melissa Ann O'Leary, 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 Richmond County District Attorney'S Office, located in Staten Island, NY (Richmond County), ZIP 10301. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: Fordham University School of Law (22,919 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Melissa Ann O'Leary 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
12 years into an active New York practice since a 2014 admission, Melissa Ann O'Leary sits here on the statewide experience curve - taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.
12 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
12 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 compares to fellow Fordham University School Of Law alumni
Among the 12,299 Fordham University School Of Law graduates in the New York register, Melissa Ann O'Leary is longer-tenured than 31% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
12 years vs. Fordham University School Of Law alumni
Years since admission - 12,299 NY-registered alumni of this school
12 Top 69% higher than 31% of 12,299 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
Fordham University School Of Law's active-bar rate
Of Fordham University School Of Law's 22,919 alumni in the New York register, 82.7% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Fordham University School Of Law alumni, active-bar rate
The 2014 admission class today
Of the 10,747 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2014, 70.2% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 5217724
- Year Admitted
- 2014 (12 yrs · mid-career)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Jul 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Richmond County District Attorney'S Office
- City
- Staten Island, NY
- County
- Richmond
- ZIP Code
- 10301
- Phone
- (718) 556-7060
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Melissa Ann O'Leary'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 O'Leary licensed?
Melissa O'Leary is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Melissa Ann O'Leary admitted to the bar?
Melissa Ann O'Leary has been on the New York bar register since 2014.
Where did Melissa Ann O'Leary go to law school?
Melissa Ann O'Leary attended Fordham University School of Law.
What company does Melissa Ann O'Leary work for?
Melissa Ann O'Leary is associated with Richmond County District Attorney'S Office in Staten Island, NY.
Is Melissa Ann O'Leary in good standing?
Yes, Melissa Ann O'Leary 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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