New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2

Melvin Gordon-Anthony Duke

Suffolk University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1992. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

1992
Admitted
34
Years in bar
2488245
NY reg #

The record in one line

Melvin Gordon-Anthony Duke carries a "Disbarred" status on the New York bar register, on record since 1992 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.

34 yrs
since first admission to the bar
Disbarred
current bar status: "Disbarred"
Law school
Suffolk University

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Disbarred
disbarred
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
1992
34 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
Suffolk University
61.4% active rate
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
2488245
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Melvin Gordon-Anthony Duke is registered as bar number 2488245 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Disbarred", license revoked. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

No firm or business address is on record, despite 34 years on the register. Educational background: SUFFOLK UNIVERSITY (533 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

A "Disbarred" 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 Melvin compares to fellow Suffolk University alumni

Among the 354 Suffolk University graduates in the New York register, Melvin Gordon-Anthony Duke is longer-tenured than 62% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.

34 years vs. Suffolk University alumni

Years since admission - 354 NY-registered alumni of this school

34 Top 38% higher than 62% of 354 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 · May 2026

Suffolk University's active-bar rate

Of Suffolk University's 533 alumni in the New York register, 61.4% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.

Suffolk University alumni, active-bar rate

0%100%New York avg66%61.4%
Suffolk University alumni, active-bar rate

The 1992 admission class today

Of the 6,497 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1992, 60.5% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.

58%60%62%64%66%68% Statewide, all years1992 class 66.2% 60.5% ▼ -8.6%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1992 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Disbarred
Registration Number
2488245
Year Admitted
1992 (34 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
2

Location & Contact

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Melvin Gordon-Anthony Duke's current status, "Disbarred", 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.

Before you rely on this record

Melvin Gordon-Anthony Duke carries a "Disbarred" status. Verify the exact scope and dates of this action directly with the state bar before acting on it.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Melvin Duke licensed?

Melvin Duke is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Melvin Gordon-Anthony Duke admitted to the bar?

Melvin Gordon-Anthony Duke's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1992.

Where did Melvin Gordon-Anthony Duke go to law school?

Melvin Gordon-Anthony Duke attended SUFFOLK UNIVERSITY.

Is Melvin Gordon-Anthony Duke in good standing?

No, Melvin Gordon-Anthony Duke carries a "Disbarred" 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.