New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Melinda Aikins Bass
Univ Of Chicago alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1975. 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
- 1266451
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Melinda Aikins Bass's New York bar registration is a historical record only, listed with status "Deceased", on record since 1975 - this entry does not reflect an active practice.
- 51 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Deceased
- current bar status: "Deceased"
- Law school
- Univ Of Chicago
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Melinda Aikins Bass is registered as bar number 1266451 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Deceased", a historical record only. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Even after 51 years on the register, no firm or business address is on file for this attorney. Educational background: UNIV OF CHICAGO (191 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
This is a historical New York bar record; it does not count toward the state's currently-active cohort shown below.
How Melinda compares to fellow Univ Of Chicago alumni
Among the 143 Univ Of Chicago graduates in the New York register, Melinda Aikins Bass is longer-tenured than 90% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
51 years vs. Univ Of Chicago alumni
Years since admission - 143 NY-registered alumni of this school
51 Top 10% higher than 90% of 143 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
Univ Of Chicago's active-bar rate
Of Univ Of Chicago's 191 alumni in the New York register, 46.7% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Univ Of Chicago alumni, active-bar rate
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
- Deceased
- Registration Number
- 1266451
- Year Admitted
- 1975 (51 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
Location & Contact
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Melinda Aikins Bass's current status, "Deceased", 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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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Melinda Bass licensed?
Melinda Bass is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Melinda Aikins Bass admitted to the bar?
Melinda Aikins Bass's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1975.
Where did Melinda Aikins Bass go to law school?
Melinda Aikins Bass attended UNIV OF CHICAGO.
Is Melinda Aikins Bass in good standing?
Melinda Aikins Bass's record is historical only ("Deceased"), it predates any current-standing question.
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