New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4

Donald Richard Crowell

Fordham Univ alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1974. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

1974
Admitted
52
Years in bar
1002021
NY reg #

The record in one line

Donald Richard Crowell has spent 52 years on the register since admission in 1974, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 96% tenure percentile.

52 yrs
in active practice since admission
Active
current bar status: "Currently registered"
Top 4%
by tenure among active NY attorneys
Law school
Fordham Univ

Data updated August 2026

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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Year admitted
1974
52 years
Law school
Fordham Univ
Registration
1002021
NY registration #

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Donald Richard Crowell has carried New York bar registration 1002021 for the better part of a career, still active and in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 4, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

Even after 52 years on the register, no firm or business address is on file for this attorney. Educational background: FORDHAM UNIV.

State context & due diligence

Across a career spanning 52 years, Donald Richard Crowell has remained part of the New York bar's active cohort, a share of the register detailed further below.

Experience vs. the active New York bar

Donald Richard Crowell's 52 years since a 1974 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.

52 years on the New York bar

Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys

52 Top 4% higher than 96% of 290,787 active NY attorneys

This attorney 0 80 every active NY attorney, bucketed by value

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 · August 2026

How Donald compares to fellow Fordham Univ alumni

Among the 214 Fordham Univ graduates in the New York register, Donald Richard Crowell is longer-tenured than 94%.

52 years vs. Fordham Univ alumni

Years since admission - 214 NY-registered alumni of this school

52 Top 6% higher than 94% of 214 fellow alumni

This attorney 20 55 every registered alum of this school, bucketed by value

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 · August 2026

The 1974 admission class today

Of the 2,908 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1974, 46.2% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.

40%50%60%70% Statewide, all years1974 class 67.2% 46.2% ▼ -31.3%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1974 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
1002021
Year Admitted
1974 (52 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
4
Next Registration
Jul 2028

Location & Contact

Education

FORDHAM UNIV

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Donald Richard Crowell's current status, "Currently registered", places this attorney in the 67.2% of the 432,625-attorney New York register currently marked active.

Full statewide breakdown & source note
Cohort Attorneys Share Profile relevance
Active in good standing 290,787
67.2%
This attorney is in this cohort
Other / inactive / discipline 141,838
32.8%
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Total registered 432,625 100.0% Full New York bar register

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.

Before you rely on this record

Donald Richard Crowell's "Currently registered" listing confirms bar standing only, it is a registration fact to verify, not a verdict on quality or competence.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Donald Crowell licensed?

Donald Crowell is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Donald Richard Crowell admitted to the bar?

Donald Richard Crowell's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1974.

Where did Donald Richard Crowell go to law school?

Donald Richard Crowell attended FORDHAM UNIV.

Is Donald Richard Crowell in good standing?

Yes, Donald Richard Crowell holds active bar status ("Currently registered").

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