New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3

Leslie Ann Richards Ortiz

Western New England alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1992, registered office in Cropseyville, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

1992
Admitted
34
Years in bar
2458909
NY reg #

The record in one line

With 34 years on the register since a 1992 admission, Leslie Ann Richards Ortiz ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 71% of the currently-active bar.

34 yrs
in active practice since admission
Active
current bar status: "Currently registered"
Top 29%
by tenure among active NY attorneys
Law school
Western New England

Data updated September 2026

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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Year admitted
1992
34 years
Law school
Western New England
Registration
2458909
NY registration #

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Registration 2458909 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Leslie Ann Richards Ortiz, 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 Leslie Richards Ortiz, Esq., located in Cropseyville, NY (Rensselaer County), ZIP 12052. Educational background: WESTERN NEW ENGLAND.

State context & due diligence

After 34 years on the register, Leslie Ann Richards Ortiz 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 Leslie Ann Richards Ortiz's 34 years since admission in 1992.

34 years on the New York bar

Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys

34 Top 29% higher than 71% 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 · September 2026

How Leslie compares to fellow Western New England alumni

Among the 383 Western New England graduates in the New York register, Leslie Ann Richards Ortiz is longer-tenured than 25%.

34 years vs. Western New England alumni

Years since admission - 383 NY-registered alumni of this school

34 Top 75% higher than 25% of 383 fellow alumni

This attorney 5 45 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 · September 2026

The 1992 admission class today

Of the 6,498 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1992, 59.2% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.

55%60%65%70% Statewide, all years1992 class 67.2% 59.2% ▼ -11.9%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1992 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
2458909
Year Admitted
1992 (34 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
3
Next Registration
Apr 2028

Location & Contact

Company
Leslie Richards Ortiz, Esq.
County
Rensselaer
ZIP Code
12052
Phone
(518) 238-3287

Education

WESTERN NEW ENGLAND

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Leslie Ann Richards Ortiz'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 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.

Nationwide attorneys with similar admission year or city registry density

Out-of-state NY bar peers for Leslie Ann Richards Ortiz with the closest admission year to 1992. Distinct from same-firm, fellow-alumni, and same-year other-city strips above.

Counts come from the NY State Office of Court Administration registration extract; peers are not a competence or practice-area ranking.

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Before you rely on this record

Leslie Ann Richards Ortiz'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 Leslie Richards Ortiz licensed?

Leslie Richards Ortiz is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Leslie Ann Richards Ortiz admitted to the bar?

Leslie Ann Richards Ortiz's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1992.

Where did Leslie Ann Richards Ortiz go to law school?

Leslie Ann Richards Ortiz attended WESTERN NEW ENGLAND.

What company does Leslie Ann Richards Ortiz work for?

Leslie Ann Richards Ortiz is associated with Leslie Richards Ortiz, Esq. in Cropseyville, NY.

Is Leslie Ann Richards Ortiz in good standing?

Yes, Leslie Ann Richards Ortiz holds active bar status ("Currently registered").

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