New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Melissa Joy Romita
American University Washington D.C. College Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2000, registered office in Harrison, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2000
- Admitted
- 26
- Years in bar
- 3058591
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 26 years on the register since a 2000 admission, Melissa Joy Romita ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 61% of the currently-active bar.
- 26 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 39%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- American University Washington D.C. College Of Law
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 3058591 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Melissa Joy Romita, a veteran practitioner still in active good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
The attorney's registration lists a business address in Harrison, NY (Westchester County), ZIP 10528. Educational background: American University Washington D.C. College of Law (723 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 26 years on the register, Melissa Joy Romita still falls within the New York bar's active cohort, a share of the register detailed further below.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Few active New York attorneys match Melissa Joy Romita's 26 years since admission in 2000. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
26 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
26 Top 39% higher than 61% 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 American University Washington D.C. College Of Law alumni
Among the 625 American University Washington D.C. College Of Law graduates in the New York register, Melissa Joy Romita is longer-tenured than 88% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
26 years vs. American University Washington D.C. College Of Law alumni
Years since admission - 625 NY-registered alumni of this school
26 Top 12% higher than 88% of 625 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
American University Washington D.C. College Of Law's active-bar rate
Of American University Washington D.C. College Of Law's 723 alumni in the New York register, 80.1% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
American University Washington D.C. College Of Law alumni, active-bar rate
The 2000 admission class today
Of the 7,585 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2000, 63.6% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 3058591
- Year Admitted
- 2000 (26 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Oct 2026
Location & Contact
- City
- Harrison, NY
- County
- Westchester
- ZIP Code
- 10528
- Phone
- (914) 760-8398
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Melissa Joy Romita'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 Romita licensed?
Melissa Romita is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Melissa Joy Romita admitted to the bar?
Melissa Joy Romita's admission to the New York bar dates back to 2000.
Where did Melissa Joy Romita go to law school?
Melissa Joy Romita attended American University Washington D.C. College of Law.
Is Melissa Joy Romita in good standing?
Yes, Melissa Joy Romita 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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