New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Melinda Sue Kollross
Iit Chicago Kent College alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1999, registered office in Chicago, IL. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1999
- Admitted
- 27
- Years in bar
- 2940757
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 27 years on the register since a 1999 admission, Melinda Sue Kollross ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 61% of the currently-active bar.
- 27 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 39%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Iit Chicago Kent College
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2940757 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Melinda Sue Kollross, a veteran practitioner still in active 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 Clausen Miller PC, located in Chicago, IL, ZIP 60603. 3 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: IIT CHICAGO KENT COLLEGE (17 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 27 years on the register, Melinda Sue Kollross still falls within the New York bar's active cohort, a share of the register detailed further below.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Few active New York attorneys match Melinda Sue Kollross's 27 years since admission in 1999. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
27 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
27 Top 39% higher than 61% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
Iit Chicago Kent College's active-bar rate
Of Iit Chicago Kent College's 17 alumni in the New York register, 58.8% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Iit Chicago Kent College alumni, active-bar rate
The 1999 admission class today
Of the 7,628 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1999, 79.4% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2940757
- Year Admitted
- 1999 (27 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- May 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Clausen Miller PC
- City
- Chicago, IL
- ZIP Code
- 60603
- Phone
- (312) 731-1277
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Melinda Sue Kollross'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 Melinda Kollross licensed?
Melinda Kollross is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Melinda Sue Kollross admitted to the bar?
Melinda Sue Kollross's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1999.
Where did Melinda Sue Kollross go to law school?
Melinda Sue Kollross attended IIT CHICAGO KENT COLLEGE.
What company does Melinda Sue Kollross work for?
Melinda Sue Kollross is associated with Clausen Miller PC in Chicago, IL.
Is Melinda Sue Kollross in good standing?
Yes, Melinda Sue Kollross holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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