New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3

Mel Maurice Liwanag Paraiso

Arellano University School Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2011, registered office in Arlington, VA. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

2011
Admitted
15
Years in bar
4918645
NY reg #

The record in one line

Mel Maurice Liwanag Paraiso has held an active New York bar license for 15 years - admitted in 2011, longer-tenured than 37% of the state's currently-active attorneys.

15 yrs
in active practice since admission
Active
current bar status: "Currently registered"
Top 63%
by tenure among active NY attorneys
Law school
Arellano University School Of Law

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
2011
15 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
Arellano University School Of Law
87.5% active rate
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
4918645
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Mel Maurice Liwanag Paraiso carries New York bar registration 4918645, an established, active practitioner in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

Practice address is listed under The Aerospace Corporation, located in Arlington, VA, ZIP 22202. Educational background: ARELLANO UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW (6 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

With an established practice on record, Mel Maurice Liwanag Paraiso remains inside the New York bar's active cohort - see below for how that share of the register compares.

Experience vs. the active New York bar

Mel Maurice Liwanag Paraiso was admitted in 2011, giving 15 years on the New York register. The histogram places that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state, taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.

15 years on the New York bar

Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys

15 Top 63% higher than 37% of 284,296 active NY attorneys

This attorney 0 80 every active NY attorney, bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more active NY attorneys. 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

Arellano University School Of Law's active-bar rate

Of Arellano University School Of Law's 6 alumni in the New York register, 87.5% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.

Arellano University School Of Law alumni, active-bar rate

0%100%New York avg66%87.5%
Arellano University School Of Law alumni, active-bar rate

The 2011 admission class today

Of the 9,856 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2011, 85.9% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.

60%70%80%90% Statewide, all years2011 class 66.2% 85.9% ▲ +29.8%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 2011 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
4918645
Year Admitted
2011 (15 yrs · senior)
Judicial Department
3
Next Registration
Sep 2027

Location & Contact

Company
The Aerospace Corporation
ZIP Code
22202
Phone
(703) 812-0626

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Mel Maurice Liwanag Paraiso'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
Cohort Attorneys Share Profile relevance
Active in good standing 284,296
66.2%
This attorney is in this cohort
Other / inactive / discipline 145,324
33.8%
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Total registered 429,620 100.0% Full New York bar register

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

Mel Maurice Liwanag Paraiso's "Currently registered" listing confirms bar standing only, it is a registration fact to verify, not a verdict on quality or competence.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Mel Maurice Paraiso licensed?

Mel Maurice Paraiso is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Mel Maurice Liwanag Paraiso admitted to the bar?

Mel Maurice Liwanag Paraiso was admitted to the bar in 2011.

Where did Mel Maurice Liwanag Paraiso go to law school?

Mel Maurice Liwanag Paraiso attended ARELLANO UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW.

What company does Mel Maurice Liwanag Paraiso work for?

Mel Maurice Liwanag Paraiso is associated with The Aerospace Corporation in Arlington, VA.

Is Mel Maurice Liwanag Paraiso in good standing?

Yes, Mel Maurice Liwanag Paraiso holds active bar status ("Currently registered").

Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.