New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Melissa Mitchell Howard
University Of Virginia School Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2004, registered office in Chicago, IL. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2004
- Admitted
- 22
- Years in bar
- 4258232
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Melissa Mitchell Howard appears in the New York attorney register with a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", on record since 2004 - an administrative designation rather than discipline, but confirm current standing with the state bar.
- 22 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Pending-renewal
- current bar status: "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday"
- Law school
- University Of Virginia School Of Law
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Melissa Mitchell Howard is registered as bar number 4258232 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 U.S. Department Of Education, Office For Civil Rights, located in Chicago, IL, ZIP 60604. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: University of Virginia School of Law (4,405 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 Melissa compares to fellow University Of Virginia School Of Law alumni
Among the 2,985 University Of Virginia School Of Law graduates in the New York register, Melissa Mitchell Howard is longer-tenured than 72% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
22 years vs. University Of Virginia School Of Law alumni
Years since admission - 2,985 NY-registered alumni of this school
22 Top 28% higher than 72% of 2,985 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
University Of Virginia School Of Law's active-bar rate
Of University Of Virginia School Of Law's 4,405 alumni in the New York register, 83.1% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
University Of Virginia School Of Law alumni, active-bar rate
The 2004 admission class today
Of the 8,407 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2004, 65.8% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday
- Registration Number
- 4258232
- Year Admitted
- 2004 (22 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- May 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- U.S. Department Of Education, Office For Civil Rights
- City
- Chicago, IL
- ZIP Code
- 60604
- Phone
- (312) 730-1527
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Melissa Mitchell Howard'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
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 Howard licensed?
Melissa Howard is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Melissa Mitchell Howard admitted to the bar?
Melissa Mitchell Howard was admitted to the bar in 2004.
Where did Melissa Mitchell Howard go to law school?
Melissa Mitchell Howard attended University of Virginia School of Law.
What company does Melissa Mitchell Howard work for?
Melissa Mitchell Howard is associated with U.S. Department Of Education, Office For Civil Rights in Chicago, IL.
Is Melissa Mitchell Howard in good standing?
Not currently, Melissa Mitchell Howard'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.
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