New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Melanie Velez
Columbia alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2003, registered office in Atlanta, GA. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2003
- Admitted
- 23
- Years in bar
- 4113759
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Melanie Velez carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status on the New York bar register, on record since 2003 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.
- 23 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Suspended
- current bar status: "Suspended, delinquent"
- Law school
- Columbia
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Melanie Velez is registered as bar number 4113759 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Suspended, 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 Southern Center For Human Rights, located in Atlanta, GA, ZIP 30303. 3 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: COLUMBIA.
State context & due diligence
A "Suspended, 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 Melanie compares to fellow Columbia alumni
Among the 2,473 Columbia graduates in the New York register, Melanie Velez is longer-tenured than 15% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
23 years vs. Columbia alumni
Years since admission - 2,473 NY-registered alumni of this school
23 Top 85% higher than 15% of 2,473 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 2003 admission class today
Of the 8,250 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2003, 81% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Suspended, delinquent
- Registration Number
- 4113759
- Year Admitted
- 2003 (23 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Jan 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Southern Center For Human Rights
- City
- Atlanta, GA
- ZIP Code
- 30303
- Phone
- (404) 688-1202
Education
COLUMBIA
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Melanie Velez's current status, "Suspended, 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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Melanie Velez carries a "Suspended, 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 Melanie Velez licensed?
Melanie Velez is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Melanie Velez admitted to the bar?
Melanie Velez was admitted to the bar in 2003.
Where did Melanie Velez go to law school?
Melanie Velez attended COLUMBIA.
What company does Melanie Velez work for?
Melanie Velez is associated with Southern Center For Human Rights in Atlanta, GA.
Is Melanie Velez in good standing?
No, Melanie Velez carries a "Suspended, 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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