New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4

Melinda Marie Lothes

Case Western Reserve University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2010, registered office in Syracuse, NY. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

2010
Admitted
16
Years in bar
4882890
NY reg #

The record in one line

Melinda Marie Lothes has held an active New York bar license for 16 years - admitted in 2010, longer-tenured than 37% of the state's currently-active attorneys.

16 yrs
in active practice since admission
Active
current bar status: "Currently registered"
Top 63%
by tenure among active NY attorneys
Law school
Case Western Reserve University

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
2010
16 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
Case Western Reserve University
72% active rate
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
4882890
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Melinda Marie Lothes carries New York bar registration 4882890, an established, active practitioner in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 4, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

Practice address is listed under Syracuse University, located in Syracuse, NY (Onondaga County), ZIP 13244. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: CASE WESTERN RESERVE UNIVERSITY (329 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

With an established practice on record, Melinda Marie Lothes remains inside the New York bar's active cohort - see below for how that share of the register compares.

Experience vs. the active New York bar

Melinda Marie Lothes was admitted in 2010, giving 16 years on the New York register. The histogram places that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state, taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.

16 years on the New York bar

Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys

16 Top 63% higher than 37% 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

How Melinda compares to fellow Case Western Reserve University alumni

Among the 234 Case Western Reserve University graduates in the New York register, Melinda Marie Lothes is longer-tenured than 23% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.

16 years vs. Case Western Reserve University alumni

Years since admission - 234 NY-registered alumni of this school

16 Top 77% higher than 23% of 234 fellow alumni

This attorney 5 40 every registered alum of this school, bucketed by value

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

Case Western Reserve University's active-bar rate

Of Case Western Reserve University's 329 alumni in the New York register, 72% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.

Case Western Reserve University alumni, active-bar rate

0%100%New York avg66%72%
Case Western Reserve University alumni, active-bar rate

The 2010 admission class today

Of the 10,128 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2010, 69.2% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.

65%66%67%68%69%70% Statewide, all years2010 class 66.2% 69.2% ▲ +4.5%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 2010 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
4882890
Year Admitted
2010 (16 yrs · senior)
Judicial Department
4
Next Registration
Jan 2028

Location & Contact

Company
Syracuse University
County
Onondaga
ZIP Code
13244
Phone
(315) 443-8261

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Melinda Marie Lothes'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 Marie Lothes'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 Lothes licensed?

Melinda Lothes is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Melinda Marie Lothes admitted to the bar?

Melinda Marie Lothes was admitted to the bar in 2010.

Where did Melinda Marie Lothes go to law school?

Melinda Marie Lothes attended CASE WESTERN RESERVE UNIVERSITY.

What company does Melinda Marie Lothes work for?

Melinda Marie Lothes is associated with Syracuse University in Syracuse, NY.

Is Melinda Marie Lothes in good standing?

Yes, Melinda Marie Lothes holds active bar status ("Currently registered").

Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.