New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Joseph Max Melton
U.B . alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1973, registered office in Dallas, TX. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1973
- Admitted
- 53
- Years in bar
- 1740869
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Joseph Max Melton carries a "Delinquent" status on the New York bar register, on record since 1973 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.
- 53 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Suspended
- current bar status: "Delinquent"
- #12 of 1,005
- by tenure in Dallas office peers
- Law school
- U.B .
Data updated September 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Joseph Max Melton is registered as bar number 1740869 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 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Joseph M Melton, located in Dallas, TX, ZIP 75225. Educational background: U.B ..
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.
Tenure among Dallas, TX office peers
Joseph Max Melton is earlier in the Dallas, TX office cohort than most peers: local tenure rank #12 of 1,005 (1st percentile). See the Dallas attorney directory .
- Local rank
- #12
- City cohort
- 1,005
- Local percentile
- 1st
- Admitted
- 1973
Nearest tenure peers in Dallas
- Daniel Gilbert Friedlander admitted 1973 · 53 yr
- Peter Alan Lesser admitted 1973 · 53 yr
- Martin Burr Mcnamara admitted 1973 · 53 yr
- Jeffrey John Murphy admitted 1973 · 53 yr
How local rank is computed
Rank uses years since NY-bar admission among non-deceased registry rows that list the same office city and state, a local placement, not a statewide claim. Source: NY Office of Court Administration Attorney Registration · as of September 2026. Derived local rank, not published upstream.
The 1973 admission class today
Of the 2,460 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1973, 42% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Delinquent
- Registration Number
- 1740869
- Year Admitted
- 1973 (53 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Feb 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Joseph M Melton
- City
- Dallas, TX
- ZIP Code
- 75225
- Phone
- (214) 707-4021
Education
U.B .
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Joseph Max Melton's current status, "Delinquent", places this record outside the 67.2% of the 432,625-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.
Same admission year (1973), other cities
NY-registered attorneys admitted in 1973 whose listed office city differs from Dallas, a vintage cohort, not a neighborhood list.
Nationwide attorneys with similar admission year or city registry density
Two non-geo peer axes for Joseph Max Melton: closest NY bar admission year outside TX, and closest out-of-state office cities by how many NY-registered attorneys they list (~1,006 here). Distinct from same-firm, fellow-alumni, and same-year other-city strips above.
Similar admission year (~1973)
Counts come from the NY State Office of Court Administration registration extract; peers are not a competence or practice-area ranking.
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Joseph Max Melton 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 Joseph Melton licensed?
Joseph Melton is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Joseph Max Melton admitted to the bar?
Joseph Max Melton's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1973.
Where did Joseph Max Melton go to law school?
Joseph Max Melton attended U.B ..
What company does Joseph Max Melton work for?
Joseph Max Melton is associated with Joseph M Melton in Dallas, TX.
Is Joseph Max Melton in good standing?
No, Joseph Max Melton carries a "Delinquent" status, not active standing. Confirm the exact scope directly with the state bar before engaging.
Cite this page & disclosure
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.