New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Melissa Geraldine Vaughan
Fordham alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1994. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1994
- Admitted
- 32
- Years in bar
- 2617918
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Melissa Geraldine Vaughan carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status on the New York bar register, on record since 1994 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.
- 32 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Suspended
- current bar status: "Suspended, delinquent"
- Law school
- Fordham
Data updated August 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Melissa Geraldine Vaughan is registered as bar number 2617918 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 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
No firm or business address is on record, despite 32 years on the register. Educational background: FORDHAM (6,328 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 Fordham alumni
Among the 2,708 Fordham graduates in the New York register, Melissa Geraldine Vaughan is longer-tenured than 58%.
32 years vs. Fordham alumni
Years since admission - 2,708 NY-registered alumni of this school
32 Top 42% higher than 58% of 2,708 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 · August 2026
The 1994 admission class today
Of the 6,410 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1994, 61.7% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Suspended, delinquent
- Registration Number
- 2617918
- Year Admitted
- 1994 (32 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Mar 2026
Location & Contact
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Melissa Geraldine Vaughan'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.
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Melissa Geraldine Vaughan 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 Vaughan licensed?
Melissa Vaughan is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Melissa Geraldine Vaughan admitted to the bar?
Melissa Geraldine Vaughan's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1994.
Where did Melissa Geraldine Vaughan go to law school?
Melissa Geraldine Vaughan attended FORDHAM.
Is Melissa Geraldine Vaughan in good standing?
No, Melissa Geraldine Vaughan carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status, not active standing. Confirm the exact scope directly with the state bar before engaging.
Cite this page & disclosure
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.