New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Paul Josef Richards
Brooklyn Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1970, registered office in White Plains, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1970
- Admitted
- 56
- Years in bar
- 2371243
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Paul Josef Richards has spent 56 years on the register since admission in 1970, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 98% tenure percentile.
- 56 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 2%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Brooklyn Law School
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Paul Josef Richards has carried New York bar registration 2371243 for the better part of a career, still active and in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Paul J Richards, located in White Plains, NY (Westchester County), ZIP 10605. Educational background: Brooklyn Law School (18,202 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 56 years, Paul Josef Richards 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
Paul Josef Richards's 56 years since a 1970 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
56 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
56 Top 2% higher than 98% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How Paul compares to fellow Brooklyn Law School alumni
Among the 8,694 Brooklyn Law School graduates in the New York register, Paul Josef Richards is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
56 years vs. Brooklyn Law School alumni
Years since admission - 8,694 NY-registered alumni of this school
56 Top 1% higher than 99% of 8,694 fellow alumni
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
Brooklyn Law School's active-bar rate
Of Brooklyn Law School's 18,202 alumni in the New York register, 63.3% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Brooklyn Law School alumni, active-bar rate
The 1970 admission class today
Of the 1,615 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1970, 36.5% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2371243
- Year Admitted
- 1970 (56 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Sep 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Paul J Richards
- City
- White Plains, NY
- County
- Westchester
- ZIP Code
- 10605
- Phone
- (914) 684-6082
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Paul Josef Richards'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 Paul Richards licensed?
Paul Richards is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Paul Josef Richards admitted to the bar?
Paul Josef Richards's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1970.
Where did Paul Josef Richards go to law school?
Paul Josef Richards attended Brooklyn Law School.
What company does Paul Josef Richards work for?
Paul Josef Richards is associated with Paul J Richards in White Plains, NY.
Is Paul Josef Richards in good standing?
Yes, Paul Josef Richards holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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