New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Sandra Isabel Melendez
Interamerican University Of Pr alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2010, registered office in East Hampton, NY. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2010
- Admitted
- 16
- Years in bar
- 4786802
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Sandra Isabel Melendez has held an active New York bar license for 16 years - admitted in 2010, longer-tenured than 38% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 16 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- #114 of 130
- by tenure in East Hampton office peers
- Law school
- Interamerican University Of Pr
Data updated August 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Sandra Isabel Melendez carries New York bar registration 4786802, 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 Sm Law Group PLLC, located in East Hampton, NY (Suffolk County), ZIP 11937. Educational background: INTERAMERICAN UNIVERSITY OF PR.
State context & due diligence
With an established practice on record, Sandra Isabel Melendez 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
Sandra Isabel Melendez was admitted in 2010, giving 16 years on the New York register.
16 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
16 Top 62% higher than 38% of 290,787 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · August 2026
Tenure among East Hampton, NY office peers
In East Hampton, NY's NY-registered cohort of 130, Sandra Isabel Melendez sits at local tenure rank #114 (87th percentile). See the East Hampton attorney directory .
- Local rank
- #114
- City cohort
- 130
- Local percentile
- 87th
- Admitted
- 2010
Nearest tenure peers in East Hampton
- Shamim Jalil Ahmed admitted 2010 · 16 yr
- Colin Daniel Brien admitted 2010 · 16 yr
- Marc Daniel Pane admitted 2010 · 16 yr
- Catherine Rose Carbonaro admitted 2011 · 15 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 2010 admission class today
Of the 10,128 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2010, 69.6% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 4786802
- Year Admitted
- 2010 (16 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Mar 2028
Location & Contact
- Company
- Sm Law Group PLLC
- City
- East Hampton, NY
- County
- Suffolk
- ZIP Code
- 11937
- Phone
- (631) 604-2309
Education
INTERAMERICAN UNIVERSITY OF PR
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Sandra Isabel Melendez'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 admission year (2010), other cities
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Sandra Melendez licensed?
Sandra Melendez is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Sandra Isabel Melendez admitted to the bar?
Sandra Isabel Melendez was admitted to the bar in 2010.
Where did Sandra Isabel Melendez go to law school?
Sandra Isabel Melendez attended INTERAMERICAN UNIVERSITY OF PR.
What company does Sandra Isabel Melendez work for?
Sandra Isabel Melendez is associated with Sm Law Group PLLC in East Hampton, NY.
Is Sandra Isabel Melendez in good standing?
Yes, Sandra Isabel Melendez holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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