New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Robert Joel Mermelstein
Cardozo Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1996, registered office in Raleigh, NC. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1996
- Admitted
- 30
- Years in bar
- 2753275
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Robert Joel Mermelstein carries a "Delinquent" status on the New York bar register, on record since 1996 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.
- 30 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Suspended
- current bar status: "Delinquent"
- #69 of 330
- by tenure in Raleigh office peers
- Law school
- Cardozo Law School
Data updated August 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Robert Joel Mermelstein is registered as bar number 2753275 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 Law Office Of Robert J Mermelstein, located in Raleigh, NC, ZIP 27609. Educational background: CARDOZO LAW SCHOOL (268 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 Raleigh, NC office peers
Most of the 330 NY-registered attorneys in Raleigh, NC outrank Robert Joel Mermelstein on tenure; this record sits at the 21st local percentile (rank #69). See the Raleigh attorney directory .
- Local rank
- #69
- City cohort
- 330
- Local percentile
- 21st
- Admitted
- 1996
Nearest tenure peers in Raleigh
- Patrick J. Johnson admitted 1996 · 30 yr
- Bryan Edward Wardell admitted 1996 · 30 yr
- John Anthony Zaloom admitted 1996 · 30 yr
- Karla Joayn D'Alleva admitted 1997 · 29 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 Robert compares to fellow Cardozo Law School alumni
Among the 212 Cardozo Law School graduates in the New York register, Robert Joel Mermelstein is longer-tenured than 74%.
30 years vs. Cardozo Law School alumni
Years since admission - 212 NY-registered alumni of this school
30 Top 26% higher than 74% of 212 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
Cardozo Law School's active-bar rate
Of Cardozo Law School's 268 alumni in the New York register, 69.8% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Cardozo Law School alumni, active-bar rate
The 1996 admission class today
Of the 6,887 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1996, 62.8% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Delinquent
- Registration Number
- 2753275
- Year Admitted
- 1996 (30 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Sep 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Law Office Of Robert J Mermelstein
- City
- Raleigh, NC
- ZIP Code
- 27609
- Phone
- (919) 844-0340
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Robert Joel Mermelstein'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 Cardozo Law School alumni
Fellow alumni on the NY register whose admission year is closest to 1996 (excluding same-firm colleagues above).
Same admission year (1996), other cities
NY-registered attorneys admitted in 1996 whose listed office city differs from Raleigh, a vintage cohort, not a neighborhood list.
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Robert Joel Mermelstein carries a "Delinquent" status. Verify the exact scope and dates of this action directly with the state bar before acting on it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Robert Mermelstein licensed?
Robert Mermelstein is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Robert Joel Mermelstein admitted to the bar?
Robert Joel Mermelstein's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1996.
Where did Robert Joel Mermelstein go to law school?
Robert Joel Mermelstein attended CARDOZO LAW SCHOOL.
What company does Robert Joel Mermelstein work for?
Robert Joel Mermelstein is associated with Law Office Of Robert J Mermelstein in Raleigh, NC.
Is Robert Joel Mermelstein in good standing?
No, Robert Joel Mermelstein 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.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.