New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Melinda Bellus
Benjamin N Cardozo alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1998, registered office in Yonkers, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1998
- Admitted
- 28
- Years in bar
- 2858868
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Melinda Bellus appears in the New York attorney register with a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", on record since 1998 - an administrative designation rather than discipline, but confirm current standing with the state bar.
- 28 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Pending-renewal
- current bar status: "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday"
- Law school
- Benjamin N Cardozo
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Melinda Bellus is registered as bar number 2858868 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", a routine periodic-renewal reminder, not discipline. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Legal Services Of The Hudson Valley, located in Yonkers, NY (Westchester County), ZIP 10701. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: BENJAMIN N CARDOZO.
State context & due diligence
A "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort for now. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents.
How Melinda compares to fellow Benjamin N Cardozo alumni
Among the 1,529 Benjamin N Cardozo graduates in the New York register, Melinda Bellus is longer-tenured than 3% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
28 years vs. Benjamin N Cardozo alumni
Years since admission - 1,529 NY-registered alumni of this school
28 Top 97% higher than 3% of 1,529 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 1998 admission class today
Of the 7,302 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1998, 62.8% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday
- Registration Number
- 2858868
- Year Admitted
- 1998 (28 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Apr 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Legal Services Of The Hudson Valley
- City
- Yonkers, NY
- County
- Westchester
- ZIP Code
- 10701
- Phone
- (914) 595-0914
Education
BENJAMIN N CARDOZO
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Melinda Bellus's current status, "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", 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 Bellus licensed?
Melinda Bellus is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Melinda Bellus admitted to the bar?
Melinda Bellus's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1998.
Where did Melinda Bellus go to law school?
Melinda Bellus attended BENJAMIN N CARDOZO.
What company does Melinda Bellus work for?
Melinda Bellus is associated with Legal Services Of The Hudson Valley in Yonkers, NY.
Is Melinda Bellus in good standing?
Not currently, Melinda Bellus's listed status is "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", not active standing. Confirm current status with the state bar.
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