New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3

Melissa Ann Fecak-Ortiz

Seton Hall University School Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2001, registered office in Jersey City, NJ. Status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration registry.

2001
Admitted
25
Years in bar
3934684
NY reg #

The record in one line

Melissa Ann Fecak-Ortiz appears in the New York attorney register with a current status of "Suspended, delinquent", on record since 2001. This reflects registration only — confirm current standing with the state bar.

25 yrs
since first admission to the bar
Suspended
current bar status: "Suspended, delinquent"
Law school
Seton Hall University School Of Law
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Bar status
Suspended, delinquent
suspended
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
2001
25 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
Seton Hall University School Of Law
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
3934684
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

New York has 429,620 registered attorneys, of which 284,296 are currently active.

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Melissa Ann Fecak-Ortiz is registered as bar number 3934684 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Suspended, delinquent", a classification that limits or suspends the attorney's authorization to practice — verify the exact implications with the bar before engaging this attorney. The attorney was admitted to the bar in 2001, representing roughly 25 years since admission — a useful signal when weighing depth of practical experience against fee expectations. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

Practice address is listed under Carolann M. Aschoff P.C., located in Jersey City, NJ, ZIP 07306. Educational background: SETON HALL UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW — which has 2,864 registered alumni in this dataset, one of the admissions credentials used by the bar to verify qualification for licensure.

State context & due diligence

For benchmarking context, New York has 429,620 registered attorneys statewide, of which 284,296 (66.2%) are actively registered — this attorney's "Suspended, delinquent" status places them outside the active cohort. Bar registration status alone does not confirm competence, specialty, or fit for a specific legal matter — it confirms only that the attorney has met the bar's registration requirements as of the last reporting cycle. Before engaging any attorney, verify their current standing directly with the state bar, review any discipline history through official channels, confirm fee structure in writing, and ask about specific experience handling matters similar to yours. Public profiles like this one are a starting point for due diligence, not a substitute for it.

How Melissa compares to fellow Seton Hall University School Of Law alumni

Among the 179 Seton Hall University School Of Law graduates in the New York register, Melissa Ann Fecak-Ortiz is longer-tenured than 79% — a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.

25 years vs. Seton Hall University School Of Law alumni

Years since admission — 179 NY-registered alumni of this school

25 Top 21% higher than 79% of 179 fellow alumni

5–10: 16 fellow alumni (9%). Below this entry. 10–15: 62 fellow alumni (35%). Below this entry. 15–20: 42 fellow alumni (23%). Below this entry. 20–25: 21 fellow alumni (12%). Below this entry. 25–30: 28 fellow alumni (16%). This entry sits in this band. 30–35: 3 fellow alumni (2%). Above this entry. 40–45: 4 fellow alumni (2%). Above this entry. 45–50: 2 fellow alumni (1%). Above this entry. 55–60: 1 fellow alumni (1%). Above this entry. This attorney 5 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

Professional Details

Status
Suspended, delinquent
Registration Number
3934684
Year Admitted
2001 (25 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
3
Next Registration
Feb 2027

Location & Contact

Company
Carolann M. Aschoff P.C.
ZIP Code
07306
Phone
(201) 653-7382

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Bar status reference for the 429,620 attorneys registered in this jurisdiction. Melissa Ann Fecak-Ortiz's current status is "Suspended, delinquent".

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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Melissa Ann Fecak-Ortiz is currently listed as "Suspended, delinquent" — treat that as a registration fact to confirm, not a verdict on quality.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Melissa Fecak-Ortiz licensed?

Melissa Fecak-Ortiz is licensed in New York. Their current bar status is "Suspended, delinquent".

When was Melissa Ann Fecak-Ortiz admitted to the bar?

Melissa Ann Fecak-Ortiz was admitted to the bar in 2001.

Where did Melissa Ann Fecak-Ortiz go to law school?

Melissa Ann Fecak-Ortiz attended SETON HALL UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW.

What company does Melissa Ann Fecak-Ortiz work for?

Melissa Ann Fecak-Ortiz is associated with Carolann M. Aschoff P.C. in Jersey City, NJ.

Is Melissa Ann Fecak-Ortiz in good standing?

Melissa Ann Fecak-Ortiz has a bar status of "Suspended, delinquent". This does not indicate active standing. Contact the relevant state bar for details.

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