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

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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
1999
27 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
Iit Chicago Kent College
58.8% active rate
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
2940757
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

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

This attorney 0 80 every active NY attorney, bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more active NY attorneys. 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

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

0%100%New York avg66%58.8%
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.

60%65%70%75%80%85% Statewide, all years1999 class 66.2% 79.4% ▲ +19.9%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1999 admission class

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
ZIP Code
60603
Phone
(312) 731-1277

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
Cohort Attorneys Share Profile relevance
Active in good standing 284,296
66.2%
This attorney is in this cohort
Other / inactive / discipline 145,324
33.8%
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Total registered 429,620 100.0% Full New York bar register

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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Before you rely on this record

Melinda Sue Kollross's "Currently registered" listing confirms bar standing only, it is a registration fact to verify, not a verdict on quality or competence.

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.