New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Melvin B. Zahler
Rutgers Sch Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1980. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1980
- Admitted
- 46
- Years in bar
- 1668334
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Melvin B. Zahler carries a "Delinquent" status on the New York bar register, on record since 1980 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.
- 46 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Suspended
- current bar status: "Delinquent"
- Law school
- Rutgers Sch Of Law
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Melvin B. Zahler is registered as bar number 1668334 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 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Even after 46 years on the register, no firm or business address is on file for this attorney. Educational background: RUTGERS SCH OF LAW (4 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.
Rutgers Sch Of Law's active-bar rate
Of Rutgers Sch Of Law's 4 alumni in the New York register, 75% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Rutgers Sch Of Law alumni, active-bar rate
The 1980 admission class today
Of the 4,659 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1980, 53.7% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Delinquent
- Registration Number
- 1668334
- Year Admitted
- 1980 (46 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Dec 2026
Location & Contact
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Melvin B. Zahler'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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Melvin B. Zahler 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 Melvin Zahler licensed?
Melvin Zahler is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Melvin B. Zahler admitted to the bar?
Melvin B. Zahler's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1980.
Where did Melvin B. Zahler go to law school?
Melvin B. Zahler attended RUTGERS SCH OF LAW.
Is Melvin B. Zahler in good standing?
No, Melvin B. Zahler 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.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.