New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1

Melissa Maria Crespo

Howard Univ. School Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2012, registered office in Washington, DC. This record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

2012
Admitted
14
Years in bar
5063763
NY reg #

The record in one line

Melissa Maria Crespo carries a "Delinquent" status on the New York bar register, on record since 2012 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.

14 yrs
since first admission to the bar
Suspended
current bar status: "Delinquent"
Law school
Howard Univ. School Of Law

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Delinquent
suspended
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
2012
14 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
Howard Univ. School Of Law
71.4% active rate
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
5063763
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Melissa Maria Crespo is registered as bar number 5063763 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Delinquent", suspended or delinquent, verify terms with the bar before engaging. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

Practice address is listed under Morrison & Foerster, located in Washington, DC, ZIP 20006. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: HOWARD UNIV. SCHOOL OF LAW (21 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

A "Delinquent" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents, and how to verify current standing directly with the state bar.

Howard Univ. School Of Law's active-bar rate

Of Howard Univ. School Of Law's 21 alumni in the New York register, 71.4% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.

Howard Univ. School Of Law alumni, active-bar rate

0%100%New York avg66%71.4%
Howard Univ. School Of Law alumni, active-bar rate

The 2012 admission class today

Of the 9,632 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2012, 69.6% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.

64%66%68%70% Statewide, all years2012 class 66.2% 69.6% ▲ +5.1%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 2012 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Delinquent
Registration Number
5063763
Year Admitted
2012 (14 yrs · mid-career)
Judicial Department
1
Next Registration
Sep 2026

Location & Contact

Company
Morrison & Foerster
ZIP Code
20006
Phone
(202) 887-8768

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Melissa Maria Crespo's current status, "Delinquent", 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

Melissa Maria Crespo carries a "Delinquent" status. Verify the exact scope and dates of this action directly with the state bar before acting on it.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Melissa Crespo licensed?

Melissa Crespo is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Melissa Maria Crespo admitted to the bar?

Melissa Maria Crespo has been on the New York bar register since 2012.

Where did Melissa Maria Crespo go to law school?

Melissa Maria Crespo attended HOWARD UNIV. SCHOOL OF LAW.

What company does Melissa Maria Crespo work for?

Melissa Maria Crespo is associated with Morrison & Foerster in Washington, DC.

Is Melissa Maria Crespo in good standing?

No, Melissa Maria Crespo carries a "Delinquent" status, not active standing. Confirm the exact scope directly with the state bar before engaging.

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