New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Maria Leegaard Rydder
Santa Clara University School Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2021, registered office in New York, NY. This record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2021
- Admitted
- 5
- Years in bar
- 5825872
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Admitted in 2021, Maria Leegaard Rydder has built 5 years of active New York practice - more tenure than 12% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 5 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 88%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Santa Clara University School Of Law
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Bar number 5825872 on the New York register belongs to Maria Leegaard Rydder, currently in active 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 Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10112. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: Santa Clara University School of Law (107 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Maria Leegaard Rydder is currently part of the New York bar's active cohort, a group the breakdown below sizes against the full register.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
5 years into an active New York practice since a 2021 admission, Maria Leegaard Rydder sits here on the statewide experience curve - taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.
5 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
5 Top 88% higher than 12% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How Maria compares to fellow Santa Clara University School Of Law alumni
Among the 94 Santa Clara University School Of Law graduates in the New York register, Maria Leegaard Rydder is longer-tenured than 21% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
5 years vs. Santa Clara University School Of Law alumni
Years since admission - 94 NY-registered alumni of this school
5 Top 79% higher than 21% of 94 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
Santa Clara University School Of Law's active-bar rate
Of Santa Clara University School Of Law's 107 alumni in the New York register, 87.9% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Santa Clara University School Of Law alumni, active-bar rate
The 2021 admission class today
Of the 7,829 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2021, 93.8% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 5825872
- Year Admitted
- 2021 (5 yrs · mid-career)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Dec 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10112
- Phone
- (212) 220-5506
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Maria Leegaard Rydder'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 Maria Rydder licensed?
Maria Rydder is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Maria Leegaard Rydder admitted to the bar?
Maria Leegaard Rydder has been on the New York bar register since 2021.
Where did Maria Leegaard Rydder go to law school?
Maria Leegaard Rydder attended Santa Clara University School of Law.
What company does Maria Leegaard Rydder work for?
Maria Leegaard Rydder is associated with Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP in New York, NY.
Is Maria Leegaard Rydder in good standing?
Yes, Maria Leegaard Rydder holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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