New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Cheryl Ann Risley
Ohio State University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1996, registered office in Washington, DC. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1996
- Admitted
- 30
- Years in bar
- 2731859
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 30 years on the register since a 1996 admission, Cheryl Ann Risley ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 71% of the currently-active bar.
- 30 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 29%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Ohio State University
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2731859 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Cheryl Ann Risley, a veteran practitioner still in active good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Mercer, located in Washington, DC, ZIP 20036. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY (154 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 30 years on the register, Cheryl Ann Risley still falls within the New York bar's active cohort, a share of the register detailed further below.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Few active New York attorneys match Cheryl Ann Risley's 30 years since admission in 1996. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
30 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
30 Top 29% higher than 71% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more active NY attorneys. 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
How Cheryl compares to fellow Ohio State University alumni
Among the 87 Ohio State University graduates in the New York register, Cheryl Ann Risley is longer-tenured than 74% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
30 years vs. Ohio State University alumni
Years since admission - 87 NY-registered alumni of this school
30 Top 26% higher than 74% of 87 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
Ohio State University's active-bar rate
Of Ohio State University's 154 alumni in the New York register, 58.4% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Ohio State University alumni, active-bar rate
The 1996 admission class today
Of the 6,887 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1996, 62.7% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2731859
- Year Admitted
- 1996 (30 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Jul 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Mercer
- City
- Washington, DC
- ZIP Code
- 20036
- Phone
- (202) 263-3918
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Cheryl Ann Risley's current status, "Currently registered", places this attorney in 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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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Cheryl Risley licensed?
Cheryl Risley is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Cheryl Ann Risley admitted to the bar?
Cheryl Ann Risley's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1996.
Where did Cheryl Ann Risley go to law school?
Cheryl Ann Risley attended OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY.
What company does Cheryl Ann Risley work for?
Cheryl Ann Risley is associated with Mercer in Washington, DC.
Is Cheryl Ann Risley in good standing?
Yes, Cheryl Ann Risley holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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