New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Melissa Anne Samet
Nyu alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1987, registered office in San Anselmo, CA. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1987
- Admitted
- 39
- Years in bar
- 2145183
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 39 years on the register since a 1987 admission, Melissa Anne Samet ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 79% of the currently-active bar.
- 39 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 21%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Nyu
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2145183 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Melissa Anne Samet, 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
Practice address is listed under Melissa Samet, located in San Anselmo, CA, ZIP 94960. Educational background: NYU.
State context & due diligence
After 39 years on the register, Melissa Anne Samet 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 Anne Samet's 39 years since admission in 1987. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
39 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
39 Top 21% higher than 79% 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 Nyu alumni
Among the 928 Nyu graduates in the New York register, Melissa Anne Samet is longer-tenured than 93% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
39 years vs. Nyu alumni
Years since admission - 928 NY-registered alumni of this school
39 Top 7% higher than 93% of 928 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
The 1987 admission class today
Of the 5,948 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1987, 71.3% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2145183
- Year Admitted
- 1987 (39 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Mar 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Melissa Samet
- City
- San Anselmo, CA
- ZIP Code
- 94960
- Phone
- (415) 762-8264
Education
NYU
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Melissa Anne Samet'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 Samet licensed?
Melissa Samet is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Melissa Anne Samet admitted to the bar?
Melissa Anne Samet's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1987.
Where did Melissa Anne Samet go to law school?
Melissa Anne Samet attended NYU.
What company does Melissa Anne Samet work for?
Melissa Anne Samet is associated with Melissa Samet in San Anselmo, CA.
Is Melissa Anne Samet in good standing?
Yes, Melissa Anne Samet 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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