New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Melissa Elizabeth Ehlinger
George Washington University Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2001, registered office in New Orleans, LA. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2001
- Admitted
- 25
- Years in bar
- 3931441
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 25 years on the register since a 2001 admission, Melissa Elizabeth Ehlinger ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 61% of the currently-active bar.
- 25 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 39%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- George Washington University Law School
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 3931441 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Melissa Elizabeth Ehlinger, 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 Youthforce Nola, located in New Orleans, LA, ZIP 70163. Educational background: George Washington University Law School (2,608 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 25 years on the register, Melissa Elizabeth Ehlinger 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 Melissa Elizabeth Ehlinger's 25 years since admission in 2001. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
25 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
25 Top 39% higher than 61% 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 Melissa compares to fellow George Washington University Law School alumni
Among the 2,281 George Washington University Law School graduates in the New York register, Melissa Elizabeth Ehlinger is longer-tenured than 95% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
25 years vs. George Washington University Law School alumni
Years since admission - 2,281 NY-registered alumni of this school
25 Top 5% higher than 95% of 2,281 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
George Washington University Law School's active-bar rate
Of George Washington University Law School's 2,608 alumni in the New York register, 83.1% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
George Washington University Law School alumni, active-bar rate
The 2001 admission class today
Of the 7,416 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2001, 80% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 3931441
- Year Admitted
- 2001 (25 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Oct 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Youthforce Nola
- City
- New Orleans, LA
- ZIP Code
- 70163
- Phone
- (504) 390-7001
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Melissa Elizabeth Ehlinger'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 Melissa Ehlinger licensed?
Melissa Ehlinger is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Melissa Elizabeth Ehlinger admitted to the bar?
Melissa Elizabeth Ehlinger's admission to the New York bar dates back to 2001.
Where did Melissa Elizabeth Ehlinger go to law school?
Melissa Elizabeth Ehlinger attended George Washington University Law School.
What company does Melissa Elizabeth Ehlinger work for?
Melissa Elizabeth Ehlinger is associated with Youthforce Nola in New Orleans, LA.
Is Melissa Elizabeth Ehlinger in good standing?
Yes, Melissa Elizabeth Ehlinger holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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