New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4
Melissa Ostrowski
Suny Buffalo Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2012, registered office in Clarence, NY. This record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2012
- Admitted
- 14
- Years in bar
- 5050588
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Admitted in 2012, Melissa Ostrowski has built 14 years of active New York practice - more tenure than 24% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 14 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 76%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Suny Buffalo Law School
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Bar number 5050588 on the New York register belongs to Melissa Ostrowski, currently in active standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 4, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
The attorney's registration lists a business address in Clarence, NY (Erie County), ZIP 14031. Educational background: SUNY Buffalo Law School (3,453 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Melissa Ostrowski 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
14 years into an active New York practice since a 2012 admission, Melissa Ostrowski sits here on the statewide experience curve - taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.
14 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
14 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 Suny Buffalo Law School alumni
Among the 2,517 Suny Buffalo Law School graduates in the New York register, Melissa Ostrowski is longer-tenured than 44% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
14 years vs. Suny Buffalo Law School alumni
Years since admission - 2,517 NY-registered alumni of this school
14 Top 56% higher than 44% of 2,517 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
Suny Buffalo Law School's active-bar rate
Of Suny Buffalo Law School's 3,453 alumni in the New York register, 83.7% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Suny Buffalo Law School alumni, active-bar rate
The 2012 admission class today
Of the 9,632 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2012, 69.6% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 5050588
- Year Admitted
- 2012 (14 yrs · mid-career)
- Judicial Department
- 4
- Next Registration
- Dec 2026
Location & Contact
- City
- Clarence, NY
- County
- Erie
- ZIP Code
- 14031
- Phone
- (716) 912-5878
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Melissa Ostrowski'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 Ostrowski licensed?
Melissa Ostrowski is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Melissa Ostrowski admitted to the bar?
Melissa Ostrowski has been on the New York bar register since 2012.
Where did Melissa Ostrowski go to law school?
Melissa Ostrowski attended SUNY Buffalo Law School.
Is Melissa Ostrowski in good standing?
Yes, Melissa Ostrowski 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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