New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4
Edward Melvin Zachary
Univ Of Chicago Law Schl alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1971. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1971
- Admitted
- 55
- Years in bar
- 1475193
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Edward Melvin Zachary appears in the New York attorney register with a current status of "Resigned", on record since 1971 - an administrative designation rather than discipline, but confirm current standing with the state bar.
- 55 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Resigned
- current bar status: "Resigned"
- Law school
- Univ Of Chicago Law Schl
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Edward Melvin Zachary is registered as bar number 1475193 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Resigned", a voluntary resignation, not necessarily discipline, verify specifics with the bar. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 4, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Even after 55 years on the register, no firm or business address is on file for this attorney. Educational background: UNIV OF CHICAGO LAW SCHL (3 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
A "Resigned" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort for now. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents.
Univ Of Chicago Law Schl's active-bar rate
Of Univ Of Chicago Law Schl's 3 alumni in the New York register, 66.7% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Univ Of Chicago Law Schl alumni, active-bar rate
The 1971 admission class today
Of the 1,869 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1971, 38.4% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Resigned
- Registration Number
- 1475193
- Year Admitted
- 1971 (55 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 4
Location & Contact
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Edward Melvin Zachary's current status, "Resigned", places this record outside 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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Edward Melvin Zachary is currently listed as "Resigned", treat that as a registration fact to confirm, not a verdict on quality.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Edward Zachary licensed?
Edward Zachary is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Edward Melvin Zachary admitted to the bar?
Edward Melvin Zachary's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1971.
Where did Edward Melvin Zachary go to law school?
Edward Melvin Zachary attended UNIV OF CHICAGO LAW SCHL.
Is Edward Melvin Zachary in good standing?
Not currently, Edward Melvin Zachary's listed status is "Resigned", not active standing. Confirm current status with the state bar.
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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