New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Raquel Gordon
Southwestern University; New York University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2003, registered office in Amherst, NY. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2003
- Admitted
- 23
- Years in bar
- 4090643
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Raquel Gordon has held an active New York bar license for 23 years - admitted in 2003, longer-tenured than 51% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 23 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- #108 of 189
- by tenure in Amherst office peers
- Law school
- Southwestern University; New York University
Data updated August 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Raquel Gordon carries New York bar registration 4090643, an established, active practitioner in 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 The Law Offices Of Melissa A. Day, PLLC, located in Amherst, NY (Erie County), ZIP 14228. 4 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: SOUTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY; NEW YORK UNIVERSITY.
State context & due diligence
With an established practice on record, Raquel Gordon remains inside the New York bar's active cohort - see below for how that share of the register compares.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Raquel Gordon was admitted in 2003, giving 23 years on the New York register.
23 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
23 Top 49% higher than 51% of 290,787 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · August 2026
Tenure among Amherst, NY office peers
Against Amherst, NY's 189-attorney NY register cohort, Raquel Gordon lands at the 57th tenure percentile (rank #108). See the Amherst attorney directory .
- Local rank
- #108
- City cohort
- 189
- Local percentile
- 57th
- Admitted
- 2003
Nearest tenure peers in Amherst
- Joan Grace Henry admitted 2003 · 23 yr
- Charles Harrison Cobb admitted 2004 · 22 yr
- Gina Marie Deprima admitted 2004 · 22 yr
- Melissa Paull Goldberg admitted 2002 · 24 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.
The 2003 admission class today
Of the 8,250 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2003, 83.9% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 4090643
- Year Admitted
- 2003 (23 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- May 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- The Law Offices Of Melissa A. Day, PLLC
- City
- Amherst, NY
- County
- Erie
- ZIP Code
- 14228
- Phone
- (716) 616-0111
Education
SOUTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY; NEW YORK UNIVERSITY
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Raquel Gordon's current status, "Currently registered", places this attorney in 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.
Same firm affiliation: The Law Offices Of Melissa A. Day, PLLC
Other NY-registered attorneys who share this firm name on the OCA register (not a geographic peer set).
Same admission year (2003), other cities
NY-registered attorneys admitted in 2003 whose listed office city differs from Amherst, a vintage cohort, not a neighborhood list.
Nationwide attorneys with similar admission year or city registry density
Two non-geo peer axes for Raquel Gordon: closest NY bar admission year outside NY, and closest out-of-state office cities by how many NY-registered attorneys they list (~190 here). Distinct from same-firm, fellow-alumni, and same-year other-city strips above.
Similar admission year (~2003)
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 Raquel Gordon licensed?
Raquel Gordon is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Raquel Gordon admitted to the bar?
Raquel Gordon was admitted to the bar in 2003.
Where did Raquel Gordon go to law school?
Raquel Gordon attended SOUTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY; NEW YORK UNIVERSITY.
What company does Raquel Gordon work for?
Raquel Gordon is associated with The Law Offices Of Melissa A. Day, PLLC in Amherst, NY.
Is Raquel Gordon in good standing?
Yes, Raquel Gordon holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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