New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Elizabeth Melzer O'Shea
Fordham Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1989. Status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration registry.
- 1989
- Admitted
- 37
- Years in bar
- 2283117
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Elizabeth Melzer O'Shea appears in the New York attorney register with a current status of "Suspended, delinquent", on record since 1989. This reflects registration only, confirm current standing with the state bar.
- 37 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Suspended
- current bar status: "Suspended, delinquent"
- Law school
- Fordham Law School
New York has 429,620 registered attorneys, of which 284,296 are currently active.
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Elizabeth Melzer O'Shea is registered as bar number 2283117 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Suspended, delinquent", a classification that limits or suspends the attorney's authorization to practice — verify the exact implications with the bar before engaging this attorney. The attorney was admitted to the bar in 1989, representing roughly 37 years since admission — a useful signal when weighing depth of practical experience against fee expectations. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
No firm or business address is published in the public registration record for this attorney. Educational background: FORDHAM LAW SCHOOL, one of the admissions credentials used by the bar to verify qualification for licensure.
State context & due diligence
For benchmarking context, New York has 429,620 registered attorneys statewide, of which 284,296 (66.2%) are actively registered — this attorney's "Suspended, delinquent" status places them outside the active cohort. Bar registration status alone does not confirm competence, specialty, or fit for a specific legal matter — it confirms only that the attorney has met the bar's registration requirements as of the last reporting cycle. Before engaging any attorney, verify their current standing directly with the state bar, review any discipline history through official channels, confirm fee structure in writing, and ask about specific experience handling matters similar to yours. Public profiles like this one are a starting point for due diligence, not a substitute for it.
How Elizabeth compares to fellow Fordham Law School alumni
Among the 1,136 Fordham Law School graduates in the New York register, Elizabeth Melzer O'Shea is longer-tenured than 96% — a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
37 years vs. Fordham Law School alumni
Years since admission — 1,136 NY-registered alumni of this school
37 Top 4% higher than 96% of 1,136 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration — Attorney Registration · May 2026
Professional Details
- Status
- Suspended, delinquent
- Registration Number
- 2283117
- Year Admitted
- 1989 (37 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Jun 2025
Location & Contact
Education
FORDHAM LAW SCHOOL
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Bar status reference for the 429,620 attorneys registered in this jurisdiction. Elizabeth Melzer O'Shea's current status is "Suspended, delinquent".
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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Before you rely on this record
Elizabeth Melzer O'Shea is currently listed as "Suspended, delinquent" — treat that as a registration fact to confirm, not a verdict on quality.
- Bar status confirms registration only — it does not measure competence, specialty fit, or freedom from client complaints. How to choose a lawyer
- Check the public discipline record for any suspension, disbarment, or resignation for a disciplinary reason. Check discipline
- Look up any other NY-admitted attorney by name or bar number. Attorney lookup
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Elizabeth O'Shea licensed?
Elizabeth O'Shea is licensed in New York. Their current bar status is "Suspended, delinquent".
When was Elizabeth Melzer O'Shea admitted to the bar?
Elizabeth Melzer O'Shea was admitted to the bar in 1989.
Where did Elizabeth Melzer O'Shea go to law school?
Elizabeth Melzer O'Shea attended FORDHAM LAW SCHOOL.
Is Elizabeth Melzer O'Shea in good standing?
Elizabeth Melzer O'Shea has a bar status of "Suspended, delinquent". This does not indicate active standing. Contact the relevant state bar for details.
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