New York attorney record
Melissa Jill Needle
Melissa Jill Needle is an attorney registered with the NYS Office of Court Administration (OCA) Attorney Registration Unit under bar number 2434157, admitted in 1991. The current public license status is "Currently registered" as of 2026-06-13.
Active license with no disbarment or suspension of record.
The current license status of record is active, and no disbarment or suspension is reflected in the public record we hold.
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Experience vs. active New York attorneys
State median: 20 yrs
35 yrs admitted — more experience than ~78% of active New York attorneys.
Years since admission, active New York attorneys with a published admission year (n = 333,133). This attorney's band is highlighted.
License & registration
| Full name | Melissa Jill Needle |
|---|---|
| Bar / registration number | 2434157 |
| License status | Active official status of record: “Currently registered” |
| Admission year | 1991 |
| Law school | WHITTIER |
| Business location | Westport, CT |
| Firm | Needle/cuda Divorce & Family Law |
| Discipline standing | No disbarment or suspension is reflected in the current public status. Itemized disciplinary orders are not yet integrated for New York; see the official source for the full record. |
Federal court activity
Federal court activity has not been compiled for this attorney yet.
Source & last updated
Source: NYS Office of Court Administration (OCA) Attorney Registration Unit — official attorney record. As of 2026-06-13 (last roster ingest).
Frequently asked questions
Is Melissa Jill Needle a licensed attorney in New York?
Melissa Jill Needle is registered with the NYS Office of Court Administration (OCA) Attorney Registration Unit under bar number 2434157. The current public license status of record is "Currently registered" as of 2026-06-13.
Has Melissa Jill Needle been disbarred or suspended?
No disbarment or suspension is reflected in Melissa Jill Needle's current public license status of record per the NYS Office of Court Administration (OCA) Attorney Registration Unit.
What is Melissa Jill Needle's bar number?
Melissa Jill Needle's New York bar/registration number is 2434157, assigned by the NYS Office of Court Administration (OCA) Attorney Registration Unit. A bar number is the most reliable way to confirm you have the right attorney, especially for common names.
When was Melissa Jill Needle admitted to practice law?
Melissa Jill Needle was admitted in 1991 — about 35 years since admission per the NYS Office of Court Administration (OCA) Attorney Registration Unit. Law school of record: WHITTIER.
Where is Melissa Jill Needle's law office?
The NYS Office of Court Administration (OCA) Attorney Registration Unit record lists a business location of Westport, CT and the firm Needle/cuda Divorce & Family Law for Melissa Jill Needle. Phone and email are not published in the public roster.
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