New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1

Jennifer Whitten Richards

Fordham alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2003, registered office in Rye, NY. Status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration registry.

2003
Admitted
23
Years in bar
4130365
NY reg #

The record in one line

Jennifer Whitten Richards has held an active New York bar license for 23 years - admitted in 2003, longer-tenured than 51% of the state's currently-active attorneys.

23 yrs
in active practice since admission
Active
current bar status: "Currently registered"
Top 49%
by tenure among active NY attorneys
Law school
Fordham
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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
2003
23 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
Fordham
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
4130365
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Jennifer Whitten Richards is registered as bar number 4130365 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Currently registered", authorized to practice and in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

Practice address is listed under Richards Kaplan Law, located in Rye, NY (Westchester County), ZIP 10580. Educational background: FORDHAM.

State context & due diligence

Jennifer Whitten Richards sits within the New York bar's active cohort, see the full statewide status breakdown below for how that cohort compares to the rest of the register.

Experience vs. the active New York bar

Jennifer Whitten Richards was admitted in 2003, giving 23 years on the New York register. The histogram places that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state, taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.

23 years on the New York bar

Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys

23 Top 49% higher than 51% of 284,296 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 · May 2026

How Jennifer compares to fellow Fordham alumni

Among the 2,708 Fordham graduates in the New York register, Jennifer Whitten Richards is longer-tenured than 16% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.

23 years vs. Fordham alumni

Years since admission - 2,708 NY-registered alumni of this school

23 Top 84% higher than 16% of 2,708 fellow alumni

This attorney 5 40 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 · May 2026

The 2003 admission class today

Of the 8,250 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2003, 81% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.

60%65%70%75%80%85% Statewide, all years2003 class 66.2% 81% ▲ +22.4%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 2003 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
4130365
Year Admitted
2003 (23 yrs · senior)
Judicial Department
1
Next Registration
Jul 2027

Location & Contact

Company
Richards Kaplan Law
County
Westchester
ZIP Code
10580
Phone
(917) 576-7886

Education

FORDHAM

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Bar status reference for the 429,620 attorneys registered in this jurisdiction. Jennifer Whitten Richards's current status is "Currently registered".

Cohort Attorneys Share Profile relevance
Active in good standing 284,296
66.2%
This attorney is in this cohort
Other / inactive / discipline 145,324
33.8%
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Total registered 429,620 100.0% 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.

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Before you rely on this record

Jennifer Whitten Richards'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 Jennifer Richards licensed?

Jennifer Richards is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Jennifer Whitten Richards admitted to the bar?

Jennifer Whitten Richards was admitted to the bar in 2003.

Where did Jennifer Whitten Richards go to law school?

Jennifer Whitten Richards attended FORDHAM.

What company does Jennifer Whitten Richards work for?

Jennifer Whitten Richards is associated with Richards Kaplan Law in Rye, NY.

Is Jennifer Whitten Richards in good standing?

Yes, Jennifer Whitten Richards holds active bar status ("Currently registered").

Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.