New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2

Martin Z. Richards

NY-admitted attorney, admitted to the New York bar in 1971, registered office in Schaumburg, IL. Status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration registry.

1971
Admitted
55
Years in bar
1482942
NY reg #

The record in one line

Martin Z. Richards appears in the New York attorney register with a current status of "Delinquent", on record since 1971. This reflects registration only — confirm current standing with the state bar.

55 yrs
since first admission to the bar
Suspended
current bar status: "Delinquent"
Schaumburg
registered office, IL
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Bar status
Delinquent
suspended
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
1971
55 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
1482942
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

New York has 429,620 registered attorneys, of which 284,296 are currently active.

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Martin Z. Richards is registered as bar number 1482942 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Delinquent", a classification that limits or suspends the attorney's authorization to practice — verify the exact implications with the bar before engaging this attorney. The attorney was admitted to the bar in 1971, representing roughly 55 years since admission — a useful signal when weighing depth of practical experience against fee expectations. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

Practice address is listed under Motorola Inc, located in Schaumburg, IL, ZIP 60100. Public records list 1 other attorney with the same firm affiliation in this registry — firm size and colleague credentials are relevant when judging the scope and specialty mix of a practice.

State context & due diligence

For benchmarking context, New York has 429,620 registered attorneys statewide, of which 284,296 (66.2%) are actively registered — this attorney's "Delinquent" status places them outside the active cohort. Bar registration status alone does not confirm competence, specialty, or fit for a specific legal matter — it confirms only that the attorney has met the bar's registration requirements as of the last reporting cycle. Before engaging any attorney, verify their current standing directly with the state bar, review any discipline history through official channels, confirm fee structure in writing, and ask about specific experience handling matters similar to yours. Public profiles like this one are a starting point for due diligence, not a substitute for it.

Professional Details

Status
Delinquent
Registration Number
1482942
Year Admitted
1971 (55 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
2
Next Registration
Apr 1984

Location & Contact

Company
Motorola Inc
ZIP Code
60100
Phone
(312) 576-7783

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Bar status reference for the 429,620 attorneys registered in this jurisdiction. Martin Z. Richards's current status is "Delinquent".

Cohort Attorneys Share Profile relevance
Active in good standing 284,296
66.2%
This attorney is outside 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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Martin Z. Richards is currently listed as "Delinquent" — treat that as a registration fact to confirm, not a verdict on quality.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Martin Richards licensed?

Martin Richards is licensed in New York. Their current bar status is "Delinquent".

When was Martin Z. Richards admitted to the bar?

Martin Z. Richards was admitted to the bar in 1971.

What company does Martin Z. Richards work for?

Martin Z. Richards is associated with Motorola Inc in Schaumburg, IL.

Is Martin Z. Richards in good standing?

Martin Z. Richards has a bar status of "Delinquent". This does not indicate active standing. Contact the relevant state bar for details.

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