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

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Bar status
Suspended, delinquent
suspended
Year admitted
1994
32 years
Law school
Fordham
Registration
2617918
NY registration #

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

This attorney 5 40 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 · 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.

60%62%64%66%68% Statewide, all years1994 class 67.2% 61.7% ▼ -8.2%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1994 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Suspended, delinquent
Registration Number
2617918
Year Admitted
1994 (32 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
1
Next Registration
Mar 2026

Location & Contact

Education

FORDHAM

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
Cohort Attorneys Share Profile relevance
Active in good standing 290,787
67.2%
This attorney is outside this cohort
Other / inactive / discipline 141,838
32.8%
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Total registered 432,625 100.0% 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.

Before you rely on this record

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.