New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Melvin Lewis Goldberg
University Of Wisconsin alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1980, registered office in New York, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1980
- Admitted
- 46
- Years in bar
- 1828284
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Melvin Lewis Goldberg has spent 46 years on the register since admission in 1980, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 92% tenure percentile.
- 46 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 8%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- University Of Wisconsin
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Melvin Lewis Goldberg has carried New York bar registration 1828284 for the better part of a career, still active and in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under State Of New York Dept Of Law, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10005. 1 other attorney shares this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN (337 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 46 years, Melvin Lewis Goldberg has remained part of the New York bar's active cohort, a share of the register detailed further below.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Melvin Lewis Goldberg's 46 years since a 1980 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
46 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
46 Top 8% higher than 92% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How Melvin compares to fellow University Of Wisconsin alumni
Among the 202 University Of Wisconsin graduates in the New York register, Melvin Lewis Goldberg is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
46 years vs. University Of Wisconsin alumni
Years since admission - 202 NY-registered alumni of this school
46 Top 1% higher than 99% of 202 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
University Of Wisconsin's active-bar rate
Of University Of Wisconsin's 337 alumni in the New York register, 59.2% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
University Of Wisconsin alumni, active-bar rate
The 1980 admission class today
Of the 4,659 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1980, 53.7% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1828284
- Year Admitted
- 1980 (46 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Jun 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- State Of New York Dept Of Law
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10005
- Phone
- (212) 416-8296
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Melvin Lewis Goldberg'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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Melvin Lewis Goldberg's "Currently registered" listing confirms bar standing only, it is a registration fact to verify, not a verdict on quality or competence.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Melvin Goldberg licensed?
Melvin Goldberg is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Melvin Lewis Goldberg admitted to the bar?
Melvin Lewis Goldberg's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1980.
Where did Melvin Lewis Goldberg go to law school?
Melvin Lewis Goldberg attended UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN.
What company does Melvin Lewis Goldberg work for?
Melvin Lewis Goldberg is associated with State Of New York Dept Of Law in New York, NY.
Is Melvin Lewis Goldberg in good standing?
Yes, Melvin Lewis Goldberg holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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