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. 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
- 3934684
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Melissa Ann Fecak-Ortiz carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status on the New York bar register, on record since 2001 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.
- 25 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Suspended
- current bar status: "Suspended, delinquent"
- #300 of 908
- by tenure in Jersey City office peers
- Law school
- Seton Hall University School Of Law
Data updated September 2026
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", suspended or delinquent, verify terms with the bar before engaging. 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 (6,483 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
A "Suspended, 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.
Tenure among Jersey City, NJ office peers
Most of the 908 NY-registered attorneys in Jersey City, NJ outrank Melissa Ann Fecak-Ortiz on tenure; this record sits at the 33rd local percentile (rank #300). See the Jersey City attorney directory .
- Local rank
- #300
- City cohort
- 908
- Local percentile
- 33rd
- Admitted
- 2001
Nearest tenure peers in Jersey City
- Michael Jason Aguilar admitted 2001 · 25 yr
- Kelly Ann Austin admitted 2001 · 25 yr
- Sheena Venous Barr admitted 2001 · 25 yr
- Martin Scott Bloor admitted 2001 · 25 yr
How local rank is computed
Rank uses years since NY-bar admission among non-deceased registry rows that list the same office city and state, a local placement, not a statewide claim. Source: NY Office of Court Administration Attorney Registration · as of September 2026. Derived local rank, not published upstream.
How Melissa compares to fellow Seton Hall University School Of Law alumni
Among the 2,723 Seton Hall University School Of Law graduates in the New York register, Melissa Ann Fecak-Ortiz is longer-tenured than 64%.
25 years vs. Seton Hall University School Of Law alumni
Years since admission - 2,723 NY-registered alumni of this school
25 Top 36% higher than 64% of 2,723 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 · September 2026
Seton Hall University School Of Law's active-bar rate
Of Seton Hall University School Of Law's 6,483 alumni in the New York register, 70.8% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
The 2001 admission class today
Of the 7,416 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2001, 82.5% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
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.
- City
- Jersey City, NJ
- ZIP Code
- 07306
- Phone
- (201) 653-7382
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Melissa Ann Fecak-Ortiz's current status, "Suspended, delinquent", places this record outside the 67.2% of the 432,625-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.
Near-tenure Seton Hall University School Of Law alumni
Fellow alumni on the NY register whose admission year is closest to 2001 (excluding same-firm colleagues above).
Same admission year (2001), other cities
NY-registered attorneys admitted in 2001 whose listed office city differs from Jersey City, a vintage cohort, not a neighborhood list.
Nationwide attorneys with similar admission year or city registry density
Two non-geo peer axes for Melissa Ann Fecak-Ortiz: closest NY bar admission year outside NJ, and closest out-of-state office cities by how many NY-registered attorneys they list (~909 here). Distinct from same-firm, fellow-alumni, and same-year other-city strips above.
Similar admission year (~2001)
Counts come from the NY State Office of Court Administration registration extract; peers are not a competence or practice-area ranking.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Melissa Fecak-Ortiz licensed?
Melissa Fecak-Ortiz is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Melissa Ann Fecak-Ortiz admitted to the bar?
Melissa Ann Fecak-Ortiz's admission to the New York bar dates back to 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?
No, Melissa Ann Fecak-Ortiz carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status, not active standing. Confirm the exact scope directly with the state bar before engaging.
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