New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Melvin Simmons Jr.
New York Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2000, registered office in Jamaica, 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
- 3031390
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 26 years on the register since a 2000 admission, Melvin Simmons Jr. 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
- New York Law School
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 3031390 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Melvin Simmons Jr., a veteran practitioner still in active good 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 Law Office Of Melvin Simmons Jr, located in Jamaica, NY (Queens County), ZIP 11434. Educational background: NEW YORK LAW SCHOOL (14,968 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 26 years on the register, Melvin Simmons Jr. 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 Melvin Simmons Jr.'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
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 Melvin compares to fellow New York Law School alumni
Among the 1,245 New York Law School graduates in the New York register, Melvin Simmons Jr. is longer-tenured than 46% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
26 years vs. New York Law School alumni
Years since admission - 1,245 NY-registered alumni of this school
26 Top 54% higher than 46% of 1,245 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
New York Law School's active-bar rate
Of New York Law School's 14,968 alumni in the New York register, 70.2% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
New York Law School 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
- 3031390
- Year Admitted
- 2000 (26 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Feb 2028
Location & Contact
- Company
- Law Office Of Melvin Simmons Jr
- City
- Jamaica, NY
- County
- Queens
- ZIP Code
- 11434
- Phone
- (914) 299-6060
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Melvin Simmons Jr.'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 Melvin Simmons licensed?
Melvin Simmons is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Melvin Simmons Jr. admitted to the bar?
Melvin Simmons Jr.'s admission to the New York bar dates back to 2000.
Where did Melvin Simmons Jr. go to law school?
Melvin Simmons Jr. attended NEW YORK LAW SCHOOL.
What company does Melvin Simmons Jr. work for?
Melvin Simmons Jr. is associated with Law Office Of Melvin Simmons Jr in Jamaica, NY.
Is Melvin Simmons Jr. in good standing?
Yes, Melvin Simmons Jr. 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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