New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Melvyn Louis Bernstein
Brooklyn alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1990, registered office in Bedford, TX. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1990
- Admitted
- 36
- Years in bar
- 2371615
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 36 years on the register since a 1990 admission, Melvyn Louis Bernstein ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 79% of the currently-active bar.
- 36 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 21%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Brooklyn
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2371615 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Melvyn Louis Bernstein, 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 Melvyn Louis Bernstein Esq, located in Bedford, TX, ZIP 76095. Educational background: BROOKLYN (5,464 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 36 years on the register, Melvyn Louis Bernstein 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 Melvyn Louis Bernstein's 36 years since admission in 1990. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
36 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
36 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 Melvyn compares to fellow Brooklyn alumni
Among the 2,735 Brooklyn graduates in the New York register, Melvyn Louis Bernstein is longer-tenured than 71% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
36 years vs. Brooklyn alumni
Years since admission - 2,735 NY-registered alumni of this school
36 Top 29% higher than 71% of 2,735 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
Brooklyn's active-bar rate
Of Brooklyn's 5,464 alumni in the New York register, 47.9% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Brooklyn alumni, active-bar rate
The 1990 admission class today
Of the 6,112 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1990, 56.7% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2371615
- Year Admitted
- 1990 (36 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Oct 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Melvyn Louis Bernstein Esq
- City
- Bedford, TX
- ZIP Code
- 76095
- Phone
- (817) 569-0296
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Melvyn Louis Bernstein'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 Melvyn Bernstein licensed?
Melvyn Bernstein is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Melvyn Louis Bernstein admitted to the bar?
Melvyn Louis Bernstein's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1990.
Where did Melvyn Louis Bernstein go to law school?
Melvyn Louis Bernstein attended BROOKLYN.
What company does Melvyn Louis Bernstein work for?
Melvyn Louis Bernstein is associated with Melvyn Louis Bernstein Esq in Bedford, TX.
Is Melvyn Louis Bernstein in good standing?
Yes, Melvyn Louis Bernstein holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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