New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Melvyn Kreines
Fordham University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1964, registered office in Highland Beach, FL. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1964
- Admitted
- 62
- Years in bar
- 1544840
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Melvyn Kreines carries a "Delinquent" status on the New York bar register, on record since 1964 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.
- 62 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Suspended
- current bar status: "Delinquent"
- #1 of 9
- by tenure in Highland Beach office peers
- Law school
- Fordham University
Data updated August 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Melvyn Kreines is registered as bar number 1544840 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Delinquent", suspended or delinquent, verify terms with the bar before engaging. 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 Kreines & Associates, P.C., located in Highland Beach, FL, ZIP 33487. Educational background: FORDHAM UNIVERSITY (3,999 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
A "Delinquent" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents, and how to verify current standing directly with the state bar.
Tenure among Highland Beach, FL office peers
Within Highland Beach, FL's 9-attorney local set, Melvyn Kreines is #1 by tenure, a small-cohort read, not a statewide claim. See the Highland Beach attorney directory .
- Local rank
- #1
- City cohort
- 9
- Local percentile
- 0th
- Admitted
- 1964
Nearest tenure peers in Highland Beach
- Steven Michael Terk admitted 1968 · 58 yr
- Gary Walden Krat admitted 1974 · 52 yr
- Louis F. Brush admitted 1980 · 46 yr
- Ilyne R. Mendelson admitted 1983 · 43 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 Melvyn compares to fellow Fordham University alumni
Among the 2,321 Fordham University graduates in the New York register, Melvyn Kreines is longer-tenured than 99%.
62 years vs. Fordham University alumni
Years since admission - 2,321 NY-registered alumni of this school
62 Top 1% higher than 99% of 2,321 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
Fordham University's active-bar rate
Of Fordham University's 3,999 alumni in the New York register, 61.4% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
The 1964 admission class today
Of the 1,418 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1964, 18.9% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Delinquent
- Registration Number
- 1544840
- Year Admitted
- 1964 (62 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Nov 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Melvyn Kreines & Associates, P.C.
- City
- Highland Beach, FL
- ZIP Code
- 33487
- Phone
- (516) 456-0023
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Melvyn Kreines's current status, "Delinquent", places this record outside 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.
Near-tenure Fordham University alumni
Fellow alumni on the NY register whose admission year is closest to 1964 (excluding same-firm colleagues above).
Same admission year (1964), other cities
NY-registered attorneys admitted in 1964 whose listed office city differs from Highland Beach, a vintage cohort, not a neighborhood list.
Nationwide attorneys with similar admission year or city registry density
Two non-geo peer axes for Melvyn Kreines: closest NY bar admission year outside FL, and closest out-of-state office cities by how many NY-registered attorneys they list (~10 here). Distinct from same-firm, fellow-alumni, and same-year other-city strips above.
Similar admission year (~1964)
Counts come from the NY State Office of Court Administration registration extract; peers are not a competence or practice-area ranking.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Melvyn Kreines licensed?
Melvyn Kreines is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Melvyn Kreines admitted to the bar?
Melvyn Kreines's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1964.
Where did Melvyn Kreines go to law school?
Melvyn Kreines attended FORDHAM UNIVERSITY.
What company does Melvyn Kreines work for?
Melvyn Kreines is associated with Melvyn Kreines & Associates, P.C. in Highland Beach, FL.
Is Melvyn Kreines in good standing?
No, Melvyn Kreines carries a "Delinquent" status, not active standing. Confirm the exact scope directly with the state bar before engaging.
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Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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