New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Melinda Helen Scott
Howard University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2006, registered office in New York, NY. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2006
- Admitted
- 20
- Years in bar
- 4402491
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Melinda Helen Scott has held an active New York bar license for 20 years - admitted in 2006, longer-tenured than 51% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 20 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 49%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Howard University
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Melinda Helen Scott carries New York bar registration 4402491, an established, active practitioner in 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 Scott Goldring Associates, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10017. Educational background: HOWARD UNIVERSITY (350 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
With an established practice on record, Melinda Helen Scott 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 Helen Scott was admitted in 2006, giving 20 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.
20 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
20 Top 49% higher than 51% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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 Howard University alumni
Among the 223 Howard University graduates in the New York register, Melinda Helen Scott is longer-tenured than 18% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
20 years vs. Howard University alumni
Years since admission - 223 NY-registered alumni of this school
20 Top 82% higher than 18% of 223 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
Howard University's active-bar rate
Of Howard University's 350 alumni in the New York register, 52.3% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Howard University alumni, active-bar rate
The 2006 admission class today
Of the 8,638 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2006, 67.6% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 4402491
- Year Admitted
- 2006 (20 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Aug 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Scott Goldring Associates
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10017
- Phone
- (646) 652-8567
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Melinda Helen Scott'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 Scott licensed?
Melinda Scott is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Melinda Helen Scott admitted to the bar?
Melinda Helen Scott was admitted to the bar in 2006.
Where did Melinda Helen Scott go to law school?
Melinda Helen Scott attended HOWARD UNIVERSITY.
What company does Melinda Helen Scott work for?
Melinda Helen Scott is associated with Scott Goldring Associates in New York, NY.
Is Melinda Helen Scott in good standing?
Yes, Melinda Helen Scott holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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