New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Betty Beatriz Baez Melo
New York University School Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2012, registered office in New York, NY. This record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2012
- Admitted
- 14
- Years in bar
- 5048566
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Admitted in 2012, Betty Beatriz Baez Melo has built 14 years of active New York practice - more tenure than 24% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 14 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 76%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- New York University School Of Law
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Bar number 5048566 on the New York register belongs to Betty Beatriz Baez Melo, currently in active 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 Advocates For Children, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10001. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: New York University School of Law (25,745 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Betty Beatriz Baez Melo is currently part of the New York bar's active cohort, a group the breakdown below sizes against the full register.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
14 years into an active New York practice since a 2012 admission, Betty Beatriz Baez Melo sits here on the statewide experience curve - taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.
14 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
14 Top 76% higher than 24% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How Betty compares to fellow New York University School Of Law alumni
Among the 13,304 New York University School Of Law graduates in the New York register, Betty Beatriz Baez Melo is longer-tenured than 36% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
14 years vs. New York University School Of Law alumni
Years since admission - 13,304 NY-registered alumni of this school
14 Top 64% higher than 36% of 13,304 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
New York University School Of Law's active-bar rate
Of New York University School Of Law's 25,745 alumni in the New York register, 81.3% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
New York University School Of Law alumni, active-bar rate
The 2012 admission class today
Of the 9,632 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2012, 69.6% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 5048566
- Year Admitted
- 2012 (14 yrs · mid-career)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Oct 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Advocates For Children
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10001
- Phone
- (212) 822-9534
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Betty Beatriz Baez Melo'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 Betty Baez Melo licensed?
Betty Baez Melo is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Betty Beatriz Baez Melo admitted to the bar?
Betty Beatriz Baez Melo has been on the New York bar register since 2012.
Where did Betty Beatriz Baez Melo go to law school?
Betty Beatriz Baez Melo attended New York University School of Law.
What company does Betty Beatriz Baez Melo work for?
Betty Beatriz Baez Melo is associated with Advocates For Children in New York, NY.
Is Betty Beatriz Baez Melo in good standing?
Yes, Betty Beatriz Baez Melo holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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