New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Celeste Richard
American University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2016, registered office in Washington, DC. This record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2016
- Admitted
- 10
- Years in bar
- 5425962
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Celeste Richard carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status on the New York bar register, on record since 2016 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.
- 10 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Suspended
- current bar status: "Suspended, delinquent"
- Law school
- American University
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Celeste Richard is registered as bar number 5425962 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
The attorney's registration lists a business address in Washington, DC, ZIP 20009. Educational background: AMERICAN UNIVERSITY (879 registered alumni).
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.
How Celeste compares to fellow American University alumni
Among the 646 American University graduates in the New York register, Celeste Richard is longer-tenured than 4% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
10 years vs. American University alumni
Years since admission - 646 NY-registered alumni of this school
10 Top 96% higher than 4% of 646 fellow alumni
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
American University's active-bar rate
Of American University's 879 alumni in the New York register, 68% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
American University alumni, active-bar rate
The 2016 admission class today
Of the 8,420 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2016, 72.1% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Suspended, delinquent
- Registration Number
- 5425962
- Year Admitted
- 2016 (10 yrs · mid-career)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Feb 2026
Location & Contact
- City
- Washington, DC
- ZIP Code
- 20009
- Phone
- (202) 304-9096
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Celeste Richard'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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Celeste Richard 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 Celeste Richard licensed?
Celeste Richard is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Celeste Richard admitted to the bar?
Celeste Richard has been on the New York bar register since 2016.
Where did Celeste Richard go to law school?
Celeste Richard attended AMERICAN UNIVERSITY.
Is Celeste Richard in good standing?
No, Celeste Richard 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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