New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3

Melissa Renee Raak

Rutgers Newark alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1989, registered office in Lyndhurst, NJ. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

1989
Admitted
37
Years in bar
2243608
NY reg #

The record in one line

Melissa Renee Raak carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status on the New York bar register, on record since 1989 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.

37 yrs
since first admission to the bar
Suspended
current bar status: "Suspended, delinquent"
Law school
Rutgers Newark

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Suspended, delinquent
suspended
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
1989
37 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
Rutgers Newark
54.7% active rate
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
2243608
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Melissa Renee Raak is registered as bar number 2243608 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 Redwood County Attorney'S Office, located in Lyndhurst, NJ, ZIP 07071. Educational background: RUTGERS NEWARK (822 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.

How Melissa compares to fellow Rutgers Newark alumni

Among the 423 Rutgers Newark graduates in the New York register, Melissa Renee Raak is longer-tenured than 74% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.

37 years vs. Rutgers Newark alumni

Years since admission - 423 NY-registered alumni of this school

37 Top 26% higher than 74% of 423 fellow alumni

This attorney 10 45 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

Rutgers Newark's active-bar rate

Of Rutgers Newark's 822 alumni in the New York register, 54.7% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.

Rutgers Newark alumni, active-bar rate

0%100%New York avg66%54.7%
Rutgers Newark alumni, active-bar rate

The 1989 admission class today

Of the 6,247 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1989, 70.8% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.

64%66%68%70%72% Statewide, all years1989 class 66.2% 70.8% ▲ +6.9%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1989 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Suspended, delinquent
Registration Number
2243608
Year Admitted
1989 (37 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
3
Next Registration
Apr 2027

Location & Contact

Company
Redwood County Attorney'S Office
ZIP Code
07071
Phone
(507) 637-3871

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Melissa Renee Raak's current status, "Suspended, 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 Renee Raak carries a "Suspended, 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 Raak licensed?

Melissa Raak is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Melissa Renee Raak admitted to the bar?

Melissa Renee Raak's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1989.

Where did Melissa Renee Raak go to law school?

Melissa Renee Raak attended RUTGERS NEWARK.

What company does Melissa Renee Raak work for?

Melissa Renee Raak is associated with Redwood County Attorney'S Office in Lyndhurst, NJ.

Is Melissa Renee Raak in good standing?

No, Melissa Renee Raak carries a "Suspended, 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.