New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
John Emile Schmeltzer
Fordham alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1975, registered office in New York, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1975
- Admitted
- 51
- Years in bar
- 1650274
- NY reg #
The record in one line
John Emile Schmeltzer carries a "Delinquent" status on the New York bar register, on record since 1975 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.
- 51 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Suspended
- current bar status: "Delinquent"
- Law school
- Fordham
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
John Emile Schmeltzer is registered as bar number 1650274 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Delinquent", suspended or delinquent, verify terms with the bar before engaging. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Patterson, Belknap, Webb & Tyler LLP, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10036. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: FORDHAM.
State context & due diligence
A "Delinquent" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents, and how to verify current standing directly with the state bar.
How John compares to fellow Fordham alumni
Among the 2,708 Fordham graduates in the New York register, John Emile Schmeltzer is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
51 years vs. Fordham alumni
Years since admission - 2,708 NY-registered alumni of this school
51 Top 1% higher than 99% of 2,708 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
The 1975 admission class today
Of the 3,195 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1975, 47.9% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Delinquent
- Registration Number
- 1650274
- Year Admitted
- 1975 (51 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Jul 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Patterson, Belknap, Webb & Tyler LLP
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10036
- Phone
- (212) 336-2580
Education
FORDHAM
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
John Emile Schmeltzer's current status, "Delinquent", 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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John Emile Schmeltzer carries a "Delinquent" status. Verify the exact scope and dates of this action directly with the state bar before acting on it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is John Schmeltzer licensed?
John Schmeltzer is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was John Emile Schmeltzer admitted to the bar?
John Emile Schmeltzer's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1975.
Where did John Emile Schmeltzer go to law school?
John Emile Schmeltzer attended FORDHAM.
What company does John Emile Schmeltzer work for?
John Emile Schmeltzer is associated with Patterson, Belknap, Webb & Tyler LLP in New York, NY.
Is John Emile Schmeltzer in good standing?
No, John Emile Schmeltzer carries a "Delinquent" status, not active standing. Confirm the exact scope directly with the state bar before engaging.
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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