New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Melanie Lauren Scotto
New England Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2012, registered office in Irvine, CA. This record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2012
- Admitted
- 14
- Years in bar
- 4997805
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Admitted in 2012, Melanie Lauren Scotto has built 14 years of active New York practice - more tenure than 24% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 14 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 76%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- New England Law
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Bar number 4997805 on the New York register belongs to Melanie Lauren Scotto, currently in active standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Taco Bell, located in Irvine, CA, ZIP 92618. 1 other attorney shares this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: New England Law (669 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Melanie Lauren Scotto is currently part of the New York bar's active cohort, a group the breakdown below sizes against the full register.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
14 years into an active New York practice since a 2012 admission, Melanie Lauren Scotto sits here on the statewide experience curve - taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.
14 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
14 Top 76% higher than 24% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How Melanie compares to fellow New England Law alumni
Among the 499 New England Law graduates in the New York register, Melanie Lauren Scotto is longer-tenured than 45% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
14 years vs. New England Law alumni
Years since admission - 499 NY-registered alumni of this school
14 Top 55% higher than 45% of 499 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
New England Law's active-bar rate
Of New England Law's 669 alumni in the New York register, 83.7% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
New England Law alumni, active-bar rate
The 2012 admission class today
Of the 9,632 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2012, 69.6% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 4997805
- Year Admitted
- 2012 (14 yrs · mid-career)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Jan 2028
Location & Contact
- Company
- Taco Bell
- City
- Irvine, CA
- ZIP Code
- 92618
- Phone
- (949) 863-4500
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Melanie Lauren Scotto'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
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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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Melanie Scotto licensed?
Melanie Scotto is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Melanie Lauren Scotto admitted to the bar?
Melanie Lauren Scotto has been on the New York bar register since 2012.
Where did Melanie Lauren Scotto go to law school?
Melanie Lauren Scotto attended New England Law.
What company does Melanie Lauren Scotto work for?
Melanie Lauren Scotto is associated with Taco Bell in Irvine, CA.
Is Melanie Lauren Scotto in good standing?
Yes, Melanie Lauren Scotto holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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