Virginia attorney record
Melanie Diana Coates
Melanie Diana Coates is an attorney registered with the Virginia State Bar (mandatory bar) — Membership Department under bar number 38682, admitted in 1995. The current public license status is "Active / In Good Standing / Plenary" as of 2026-06-13.
Active license with no disbarment or suspension of record.
The current license status of record is active, and no disbarment or suspension is reflected in the public record we hold.
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Experience vs. active Virginia attorneys
State median: 18 yrs
31 yrs admitted — more experience than ~77% of active Virginia attorneys.
Years since admission, active Virginia attorneys with a published admission year (n = 32,473). This attorney's band is highlighted.
License & registration
| Full name | Melanie Diana Coates |
|---|---|
| Bar / registration number | 38682 |
| License status | Active official status of record: “Active / In Good Standing / Plenary” |
| Admission year | 1995 |
| Law school | Not on record |
| Business location | Falls Church, VA |
| Firm | Not published by Virginia State Bar (mandatory bar) — Membership Department |
| Discipline standing | No disbarment or suspension is reflected in the current public status. Itemized disciplinary orders are not yet integrated for Virginia; see the official source for the full record. |
Federal court activity
Federal court activity has not been compiled for this attorney yet.
Source & last updated
Source: Virginia State Bar (mandatory bar) — Membership Department — official attorney record. As of 2026-06-13 (last roster ingest).
Frequently asked questions
Is Melanie Diana Coates a licensed attorney in Virginia?
Melanie Diana Coates is registered with the Virginia State Bar (mandatory bar) — Membership Department under bar number 38682. The current public license status of record is "Active / In Good Standing / Plenary" as of 2026-06-13.
Has Melanie Diana Coates been disbarred or suspended?
No disbarment or suspension is reflected in Melanie Diana Coates's current public license status of record per the Virginia State Bar (mandatory bar) — Membership Department.
What is Melanie Diana Coates's bar number?
Melanie Diana Coates's Virginia bar/registration number is 38682, assigned by the Virginia State Bar (mandatory bar) — Membership Department. A bar number is the most reliable way to confirm you have the right attorney, especially for common names.
When was Melanie Diana Coates admitted to practice law?
Melanie Diana Coates was admitted in 1995 — about 31 years since admission per the Virginia State Bar (mandatory bar) — Membership Department.
Where is Melanie Diana Coates's law office?
The Virginia State Bar (mandatory bar) — Membership Department record lists a business location of Falls Church, VA for Melanie Diana Coates. Phone and email are not published in the public roster.
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