New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Melissa Anne Pena
American University Washington College Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2004, registered office in New York, NY. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2004
- Admitted
- 22
- Years in bar
- 4213088
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Melissa Anne Pena 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
- American University Washington College Of Law
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Melissa Anne Pena carries New York bar registration 4213088, 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 Norris Mclaughlin, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10036. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: American University Washington College of Law (1,496 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
With an established practice on record, Melissa Anne Pena 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 Anne Pena 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 American University Washington College Of Law alumni
Among the 998 American University Washington College Of Law graduates in the New York register, Melissa Anne Pena is longer-tenured than 80% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
22 years vs. American University Washington College Of Law alumni
Years since admission - 998 NY-registered alumni of this school
22 Top 20% higher than 80% of 998 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
American University Washington College Of Law's active-bar rate
Of American University Washington College Of Law's 1,496 alumni in the New York register, 84.1% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
American University Washington College Of Law 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
- 4213088
- Year Admitted
- 2004 (22 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Feb 2028
Location & Contact
- Company
- Norris Mclaughlin
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10036
- Phone
- (201) 600-3142
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Melissa Anne Pena'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 Pena licensed?
Melissa Pena is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Melissa Anne Pena admitted to the bar?
Melissa Anne Pena was admitted to the bar in 2004.
Where did Melissa Anne Pena go to law school?
Melissa Anne Pena attended American University Washington College of Law.
What company does Melissa Anne Pena work for?
Melissa Anne Pena is associated with Norris Mclaughlin in New York, NY.
Is Melissa Anne Pena in good standing?
Yes, Melissa Anne Pena holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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