New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Melissa Jennifer Turitz
George Washington University Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2007, registered office in Woodbridge, NJ. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2007
- Admitted
- 19
- Years in bar
- 4481230
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Melissa Jennifer Turitz has held an active New York bar license for 19 years - admitted in 2007, longer-tenured than 38% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 19 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- #87 of 139
- by tenure in Woodbridge office peers
- Law school
- George Washington University Law School
Data updated August 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Melissa Jennifer Turitz carries New York bar registration 4481230, an established, active practitioner in 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 Finra, located in Woodbridge, NJ, ZIP 07095. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY LAW SCHOOL (2,706 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
With an established practice on record, Melissa Jennifer Turitz remains inside the New York bar's active cohort - see below for how that share of the register compares.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Melissa Jennifer Turitz was admitted in 2007, giving 19 years on the New York register.
19 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
19 Top 62% higher than 38% of 290,787 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 · August 2026
Tenure among Woodbridge, NJ office peers
Against Woodbridge, NJ's 139-attorney NY register cohort, Melissa Jennifer Turitz lands at the 62nd tenure percentile (rank #87). See the Woodbridge attorney directory .
- Local rank
- #87
- City cohort
- 139
- Local percentile
- 62nd
- Admitted
- 2007
Nearest tenure peers in Woodbridge
- George S. Alevras admitted 2007 · 19 yr
- Kim Marie Flotteron admitted 2007 · 19 yr
- Brian Joseph Manetta admitted 2007 · 19 yr
- Matthew Raymond Panas admitted 2007 · 19 yr
How local rank is computed
Rank uses years since NY-bar admission among non-deceased registry rows that list the same office city and state, a local placement, not a statewide claim. Source: NY Office of Court Administration Attorney Registration · as of August 2026. Derived local rank, not published upstream.
How Melissa compares to fellow George Washington University Law School alumni
Among the 2,766 George Washington University Law School graduates in the New York register, Melissa Jennifer Turitz is longer-tenured than 24%.
19 years vs. George Washington University Law School alumni
Years since admission - 2,766 NY-registered alumni of this school
19 Top 76% higher than 24% of 2,766 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 · August 2026
George Washington University Law School's active-bar rate
Of George Washington University Law School's 2,706 alumni in the New York register, 84.9% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
George Washington University Law School alumni, active-bar rate
The 2007 admission class today
Of the 8,913 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2007, 87.4% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 4481230
- Year Admitted
- 2007 (19 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Jan 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Finra
- City
- Woodbridge, NJ
- ZIP Code
- 07095
- Phone
- (732) 596-2005
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Melissa Jennifer Turitz's current status, "Currently registered", places this attorney in the 67.2% of the 432,625-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 Turitz licensed?
Melissa Turitz is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Melissa Jennifer Turitz admitted to the bar?
Melissa Jennifer Turitz was admitted to the bar in 2007.
Where did Melissa Jennifer Turitz go to law school?
Melissa Jennifer Turitz attended GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY LAW SCHOOL.
What company does Melissa Jennifer Turitz work for?
Melissa Jennifer Turitz is associated with Finra in Woodbridge, NJ.
Is Melissa Jennifer Turitz in good standing?
Yes, Melissa Jennifer Turitz holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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