New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Melyssa Ann Clevenger Avola
Southwestern University Sol alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2007, registered office in Santa Ana, CA. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2007
- Admitted
- 19
- Years in bar
- 4474243
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Melyssa Ann Clevenger Avola carries a "Delinquent" status on the New York bar register, on record since 2007 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.
- 19 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Suspended
- current bar status: "Delinquent"
- #20 of 48
- by tenure in Santa Ana office peers
- Law school
- Southwestern University Sol
Data updated August 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Melyssa Ann Clevenger Avola is registered as bar number 4474243 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 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Orange County District Attorney'S Office, located in Santa Ana, CA, ZIP 92703. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: SOUTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY SOL.
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.
Tenure among Santa Ana, CA office peers
In the small Santa Ana, CA cohort (48 with admission years), Melyssa Ann Clevenger Avola ranks #20 by tenure. See the Santa Ana attorney directory .
- Local rank
- #20
- City cohort
- 48
- Local percentile
- 40th
- Admitted
- 2007
Nearest tenure peers in Santa Ana
- Jason Kyle Krause admitted 2007 · 19 yr
- Sarah Reisman admitted 2007 · 19 yr
- Jason Paul Casero admitted 2006 · 20 yr
- Alfred Joseph Kritzman admitted 2008 · 18 yr
How local rank is computed
Rank uses years since NY-bar admission among non-deceased registry rows that list the same office city and state, a local placement, not a statewide claim. Source: NY Office of Court Administration Attorney Registration · as of August 2026. Derived local rank, not published upstream.
The 2007 admission class today
Of the 8,913 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2007, 87.4% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Delinquent
- Registration Number
- 4474243
- Year Admitted
- 2007 (19 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- May 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Orange County District Attorney'S Office
- City
- Santa Ana, CA
- ZIP Code
- 92703
- Phone
- (714) 315-6763
Education
SOUTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY SOL
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Melyssa Ann Clevenger Avola's current status, "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.
Same firm affiliation: Orange County District Attorney'S Office
Other NY-registered attorneys who share this firm name on the OCA register (not a geographic peer set).
Same admission year (2007), other cities
NY-registered attorneys admitted in 2007 whose listed office city differs from Santa Ana, a vintage cohort, not a neighborhood list.
Nationwide attorneys with similar admission year or city registry density
Two non-geo peer axes for Melyssa Ann Clevenger Avola: closest NY bar admission year outside CA, and closest out-of-state office cities by how many NY-registered attorneys they list (~49 here). Distinct from same-firm, fellow-alumni, and same-year other-city strips above.
Similar admission year (~2007)
Counts come from the NY State Office of Court Administration registration extract; peers are not a competence or practice-area ranking.
Verify This Attorney
Verify on NY Courts Attorney SearchNearby Attorneys in Santa Ana, CA
Compare credentials side-by-side
Compare Melyssa Ann Clevenger Avola with similar attorneys in Santa Ana.
Compare attorneys →Before you rely on this record
Melyssa Ann Clevenger Avola 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 Melyssa Ann Avola licensed?
Melyssa Ann Avola is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Melyssa Ann Clevenger Avola admitted to the bar?
Melyssa Ann Clevenger Avola was admitted to the bar in 2007.
Where did Melyssa Ann Clevenger Avola go to law school?
Melyssa Ann Clevenger Avola attended SOUTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY SOL.
What company does Melyssa Ann Clevenger Avola work for?
Melyssa Ann Clevenger Avola is associated with Orange County District Attorney'S Office in Santa Ana, CA.
Is Melyssa Ann Clevenger Avola in good standing?
No, Melyssa Ann Clevenger Avola carries a "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.