New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Svetlana Melnik Fowler
Duke University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2005. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2005
- Admitted
- 21
- Years in bar
- 4287215
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Svetlana Melnik Fowler has held an active New York bar license for 21 years - admitted in 2005, longer-tenured than 51% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 21 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 49%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Duke University
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Svetlana Melnik Fowler carries New York bar registration 4287215, an established, active practitioner in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
The attorney's registration lists a business address in Montreal Qc H3s2r3. Educational background: DUKE UNIVERSITY (802 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
With an established practice on record, Svetlana Melnik Fowler 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
Svetlana Melnik Fowler was admitted in 2005, giving 21 years on the New York register. The histogram places that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state, taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.
21 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
21 Top 49% higher than 51% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more active NY attorneys. 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 · May 2026
How Svetlana compares to fellow Duke University alumni
Among the 512 Duke University graduates in the New York register, Svetlana Melnik Fowler is longer-tenured than 18% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
21 years vs. Duke University alumni
Years since admission - 512 NY-registered alumni of this school
21 Top 82% higher than 18% of 512 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 · May 2026
Duke University's active-bar rate
Of Duke University's 802 alumni in the New York register, 66.1% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Duke University alumni, active-bar rate
The 2005 admission class today
Of the 8,525 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2005, 82.9% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 4287215
- Year Admitted
- 2005 (21 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Feb 2027
Location & Contact
- City
- Montreal Qc H3s2r3
- Phone
- (267) 772-6505
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Svetlana Melnik Fowler'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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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Svetlana Fowler licensed?
Svetlana Fowler is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Svetlana Melnik Fowler admitted to the bar?
Svetlana Melnik Fowler was admitted to the bar in 2005.
Where did Svetlana Melnik Fowler go to law school?
Svetlana Melnik Fowler attended DUKE UNIVERSITY.
Is Svetlana Melnik Fowler in good standing?
Yes, Svetlana Melnik Fowler 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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