New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Melissa Gail Shear
New York alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2002, registered office in Washington, DC. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2002
- Admitted
- 24
- Years in bar
- 4056313
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Melissa Gail Shear carries a "Delinquent" status on the New York bar register, on record since 2002 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.
- 24 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Suspended
- current bar status: "Delinquent"
- Law school
- New York
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Melissa Gail Shear is registered as bar number 4056313 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Delinquent", suspended or delinquent, verify terms with the bar before engaging. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Office Of The Attorney General For District Of Columbia, located in Washington, DC, ZIP 20001. Educational background: NEW YORK (1,824 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
A "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 New York alumni
Among the 1,239 New York graduates in the New York register, Melissa Gail Shear is longer-tenured than 1% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
24 years vs. New York alumni
Years since admission - 1,239 NY-registered alumni of this school
24 Top 99% higher than 1% of 1,239 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
New York's active-bar rate
Of New York's 1,824 alumni in the New York register, 41.9% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
New York alumni, active-bar rate
The 2002 admission class today
Of the 7,981 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2002, 65.2% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Delinquent
- Registration Number
- 4056313
- Year Admitted
- 2002 (24 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Jul 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Office Of The Attorney General For District Of Columbia
- City
- Washington, DC
- ZIP Code
- 20001
- Phone
- (202) 724-6633
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Melissa Gail Shear's current status, "Delinquent", 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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Melissa Gail Shear carries a "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 Shear licensed?
Melissa Shear is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Melissa Gail Shear admitted to the bar?
Melissa Gail Shear was admitted to the bar in 2002.
Where did Melissa Gail Shear go to law school?
Melissa Gail Shear attended NEW YORK.
What company does Melissa Gail Shear work for?
Melissa Gail Shear is associated with Office Of The Attorney General For District Of Columbia in Washington, DC.
Is Melissa Gail Shear in good standing?
No, Melissa Gail Shear carries a "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.
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