New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Melissa Brooke Risser
Cuny School Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2014, registered office in Long Island City, NY. This record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2014
- Admitted
- 12
- Years in bar
- 5281027
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Melissa Brooke Risser appears in the New York attorney register with a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", on record since 2014 - an administrative designation rather than discipline, but confirm current standing with the state bar.
- 12 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Pending-renewal
- current bar status: "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday"
- Law school
- Cuny School Of Law
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Melissa Brooke Risser is registered as bar number 5281027 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", a routine periodic-renewal reminder, not discipline. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Cuny School Of Law, located in Long Island City, NY (Queens County), ZIP 11101. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: CUNY SCHOOL OF LAW (576 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
A "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort for now. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents.
How Melissa compares to fellow Cuny School Of Law alumni
Among the 569 Cuny School Of Law graduates in the New York register, Melissa Brooke Risser is longer-tenured than 10% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
12 years vs. Cuny School Of Law alumni
Years since admission - 569 NY-registered alumni of this school
12 Top 90% higher than 10% of 569 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
Cuny School Of Law's active-bar rate
Of Cuny School Of Law's 576 alumni in the New York register, 76.7% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Cuny 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
- Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday
- Registration Number
- 5281027
- Year Admitted
- 2014 (12 yrs · mid-career)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- May 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Cuny School Of Law
- City
- Long Island City, NY
- County
- Queens
- ZIP Code
- 11101
- Phone
- (718) 340-4005
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Melissa Brooke Risser's current status, "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", places this record outside 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 Risser licensed?
Melissa Risser is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Melissa Brooke Risser admitted to the bar?
Melissa Brooke Risser has been on the New York bar register since 2014.
Where did Melissa Brooke Risser go to law school?
Melissa Brooke Risser attended CUNY SCHOOL OF LAW.
What company does Melissa Brooke Risser work for?
Melissa Brooke Risser is associated with Cuny School Of Law in Long Island City, NY.
Is Melissa Brooke Risser in good standing?
Not currently, Melissa Brooke Risser's listed status is "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", not active standing. Confirm current status with the state bar.
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