New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1

Melinda Spitzer

University Of Maine alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1998, registered office in New York, 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
2897247
NY reg #

The record in one line

Melinda Spitzer 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
University Of Maine

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday
pending-renewal
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
1998
28 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
University Of Maine
63.5% active rate
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
2897247
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Melinda Spitzer is registered as bar number 2897247 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 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

Practice address is listed under Schwell Wimpfheimer & Associates LLP, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10018. 2 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: UNIVERSITY OF MAINE (52 registered alumni).

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 University Of Maine alumni

Among the 52 University Of Maine graduates in the New York register, Melinda Spitzer is longer-tenured than 33% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.

28 years vs. University Of Maine alumni

Years since admission - 52 NY-registered alumni of this school

28 Top 67% higher than 33% of 52 fellow alumni

This attorney 10 60 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

University Of Maine's active-bar rate

Of University Of Maine's 52 alumni in the New York register, 63.5% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.

University Of Maine alumni, active-bar rate

0%100%New York avg66%63.5%
University Of Maine alumni, active-bar rate

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.

62%64%66%68% Statewide, all years1998 class 66.2% 62.8% ▼ -5.1%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1998 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday
Registration Number
2897247
Year Admitted
1998 (28 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
1
Next Registration
Apr 2026

Location & Contact

Company
Schwell Wimpfheimer & Associates LLP
County
New York
ZIP Code
10018
Phone
(646) 328-0797

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Melinda Spitzer'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
Cohort Attorneys Share Profile relevance
Active in good standing 284,296
66.2%
This attorney is outside 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 Spitzer is currently listed as "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", treat that as a registration fact to confirm, not a verdict on quality.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Melinda Spitzer licensed?

Melinda Spitzer is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Melinda Spitzer admitted to the bar?

Melinda Spitzer's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1998.

Where did Melinda Spitzer go to law school?

Melinda Spitzer attended UNIVERSITY OF MAINE.

What company does Melinda Spitzer work for?

Melinda Spitzer is associated with Schwell Wimpfheimer & Associates LLP in New York, NY.

Is Melinda Spitzer in good standing?

Not currently, Melinda Spitzer's listed status is "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", not active standing. Confirm current status with the state bar.

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