New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Melissa Lea Wardlaw
University Of Auckland Law School Cornell Law Scho alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2001, registered office in San Jose, CA. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2001
- Admitted
- 25
- Years in bar
- 3951936
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Melissa Lea Wardlaw carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status on the New York bar register, on record since 2001 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.
- 25 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Suspended
- current bar status: "Suspended, delinquent"
- Law school
- University Of Auckland Law School Cornell Law Scho
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Melissa Lea Wardlaw is registered as bar number 3951936 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 Santa Clara County Public Defenders Office, located in San Jose, CA, ZIP 95110. Educational background: UNIVERSITY OF AUCKLAND LAW SCHOOL CORNELL LAW SCHO.
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.
The 2001 admission class today
Of the 7,416 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2001, 80% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Suspended, delinquent
- Registration Number
- 3951936
- Year Admitted
- 2001 (25 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Dec 2025
Location & Contact
- Company
- Santa Clara County Public Defenders Office
- City
- San Jose, CA
- ZIP Code
- 95110
- Phone
- (408) 299-7735
Education
UNIVERSITY OF AUCKLAND LAW SCHOOL CORNELL LAW SCHO
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Melissa Lea Wardlaw'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
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 Lea Wardlaw 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 Wardlaw licensed?
Melissa Wardlaw is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Melissa Lea Wardlaw admitted to the bar?
Melissa Lea Wardlaw's admission to the New York bar dates back to 2001.
Where did Melissa Lea Wardlaw go to law school?
Melissa Lea Wardlaw attended UNIVERSITY OF AUCKLAND LAW SCHOOL CORNELL LAW SCHO.
What company does Melissa Lea Wardlaw work for?
Melissa Lea Wardlaw is associated with Santa Clara County Public Defenders Office in San Jose, CA.
Is Melissa Lea Wardlaw in good standing?
No, Melissa Lea Wardlaw 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.
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