New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Merilda Petri Nina
Benjamin N. Cardozo alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2014, registered office in New York, NY. This record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2014
- Admitted
- 12
- Years in bar
- 5284369
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Admitted in 2014, Merilda Petri Nina has built 12 years of active New York practice - more tenure than 24% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 12 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 76%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Benjamin N. Cardozo
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Bar number 5284369 on the New York register belongs to Merilda Petri Nina, currently in active 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 Law Office Of Deana Balahtsis, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10170. 1 other attorney shares this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: BENJAMIN N. CARDOZO.
State context & due diligence
Merilda Petri Nina is currently part of the New York bar's active cohort, a group the breakdown below sizes against the full register.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
12 years into an active New York practice since a 2014 admission, Merilda Petri Nina sits here on the statewide experience curve - taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.
12 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
12 Top 76% higher than 24% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How Merilda compares to fellow Benjamin N. Cardozo alumni
Among the 984 Benjamin N. Cardozo graduates in the New York register, Merilda Petri Nina is longer-tenured than 1% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
12 years vs. Benjamin N. Cardozo alumni
Years since admission - 984 NY-registered alumni of this school
12 Top 99% higher than 1% of 984 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
The 2014 admission class today
Of the 10,747 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2014, 70.2% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 5284369
- Year Admitted
- 2014 (12 yrs · mid-career)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Apr 2028
Location & Contact
- Company
- Law Office Of Deana Balahtsis
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10170
- Phone
- (212) 588-1002
Education
BENJAMIN N. CARDOZO
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Merilda Petri Nina'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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Merilda Petri Nina'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 Merilda Petri Nina licensed?
Merilda Petri Nina is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Merilda Petri Nina admitted to the bar?
Merilda Petri Nina has been on the New York bar register since 2014.
Where did Merilda Petri Nina go to law school?
Merilda Petri Nina attended BENJAMIN N. CARDOZO.
What company does Merilda Petri Nina work for?
Merilda Petri Nina is associated with Law Office Of Deana Balahtsis in New York, NY.
Is Merilda Petri Nina in good standing?
Yes, Merilda Petri Nina 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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