New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Melissa Marie Trent
University Of California Berkeley School Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2016, registered office in Brooklyn, NY. This record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2016
- Admitted
- 10
- Years in bar
- 5453964
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Admitted in 2016, Melissa Marie Trent has built 10 years of active New York practice - more tenure than 24% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 10 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 76%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- University Of California Berkeley School Of Law
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Bar number 5453964 on the New York register belongs to Melissa Marie Trent, currently in active standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Brooklyn Defenders Services, located in Brooklyn, NY (Kings County), ZIP 11201. 3 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: University of California Berkeley School of Law.
State context & due diligence
Melissa Marie Trent is currently part of the New York bar's active cohort, a group the breakdown below sizes against the full register.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
10 years into an active New York practice since a 2016 admission, Melissa Marie Trent sits here on the statewide experience curve - taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.
10 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
10 Top 76% higher than 24% 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 University Of California Berkeley School Of Law alumni
Among the 1,171 University Of California Berkeley School Of Law graduates in the New York register, Melissa Marie Trent is longer-tenured than 70% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
10 years vs. University Of California Berkeley School Of Law alumni
Years since admission - 1,171 NY-registered alumni of this school
10 Top 30% higher than 70% of 1,171 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
The 2016 admission class today
Of the 8,420 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2016, 72.1% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 5453964
- Year Admitted
- 2016 (10 yrs · mid-career)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Dec 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Brooklyn Defenders Services
- City
- Brooklyn, NY
- County
- Kings
- ZIP Code
- 11201
- Phone
- (367) 668-2417
Education
University of California Berkeley School of Law
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Melissa Marie Trent'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 Trent licensed?
Melissa Trent is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Melissa Marie Trent admitted to the bar?
Melissa Marie Trent has been on the New York bar register since 2016.
Where did Melissa Marie Trent go to law school?
Melissa Marie Trent attended University of California Berkeley School of Law.
What company does Melissa Marie Trent work for?
Melissa Marie Trent is associated with Brooklyn Defenders Services in Brooklyn, NY.
Is Melissa Marie Trent in good standing?
Yes, Melissa Marie Trent 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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