New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Melissa Catherine Peterson
New England Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2023, registered office in New York, NY. As a recent entrant to the registry, this record's status, address, and admission date come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2023
- Admitted
- 3
- Years in bar
- 6062988
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Melissa Catherine Peterson is early in an active New York law career - admitted to the bar in 2023 and on active status for 3 years so far, already ahead of 0% of the state's active bar by tenure.
- 3 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 100%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- New England Law
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Melissa Catherine Peterson holds bar number 6062988 with the New York bar authority, a recent active-status addition to the roll. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under The Door, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10013. 4 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: New England Law (669 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
As a recent addition to the register, Melissa Catherine Peterson counts toward the New York bar's active cohort; the breakdown below shows how that group stacks up against the rest of the register.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Melissa Catherine Peterson is a recent addition to the active New York bar, admitted in 2023. The histogram below shows where 3 years of tenure falls among every currently-active attorney in the state.
3 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
3 Top 100% higher than 0% 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 New England Law alumni
Among the 499 New England Law graduates in the New York register, Melissa Catherine Peterson is longer-tenured than 0% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
3 years vs. New England Law alumni
Years since admission - 499 NY-registered alumni of this school
3 Top 100% higher than 0% of 499 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
New England Law's active-bar rate
Of New England Law's 669 alumni in the New York register, 83.7% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
New England Law alumni, active-bar rate
The 2023 admission class today
Of the 8,985 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2023, 96% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 6062988
- Year Admitted
- 2023 (3 yrs · early career)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Jun 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- The Door
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10013
- Phone
- (646) 661-4589
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Melissa Catherine Peterson'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 Peterson licensed?
Melissa Peterson is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Melissa Catherine Peterson admitted to the bar?
Melissa Catherine Peterson was admitted to the New York bar in 2023, 3 years ago.
Where did Melissa Catherine Peterson go to law school?
Melissa Catherine Peterson attended New England Law.
What company does Melissa Catherine Peterson work for?
Melissa Catherine Peterson is associated with The Door in New York, NY.
Is Melissa Catherine Peterson in good standing?
Yes, Melissa Catherine Peterson 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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