New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Richard Walter Ashnault
Brooklyn Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1996, registered office in Elmsford, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1996
- Admitted
- 30
- Years in bar
- 2740413
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 30 years on the register since a 1996 admission, Richard Walter Ashnault ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 71% of the currently-active bar.
- 30 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 29%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Brooklyn Law School
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2740413 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Richard Walter Ashnault, a veteran practitioner still in active 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 Law Offices Of Kevin P. Westerman, located in Elmsford, NY (Westchester County), ZIP 10523. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: Brooklyn Law School (18,202 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 30 years on the register, Richard Walter Ashnault 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 Richard Walter Ashnault's 30 years since admission in 1996. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
30 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
30 Top 29% higher than 71% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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 Richard compares to fellow Brooklyn Law School alumni
Among the 8,694 Brooklyn Law School graduates in the New York register, Richard Walter Ashnault is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
30 years vs. Brooklyn Law School alumni
Years since admission - 8,694 NY-registered alumni of this school
30 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 1996 admission class today
Of the 6,887 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1996, 62.7% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2740413
- Year Admitted
- 1996 (30 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Jan 2028
Location & Contact
- Company
- Law Offices Of Kevin P. Westerman
- City
- Elmsford, NY
- County
- Westchester
- ZIP Code
- 10523
- Phone
- (914) 409-0140
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Richard Walter Ashnault'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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Richard Walter Ashnault'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 Richard Ashnault licensed?
Richard Ashnault is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Richard Walter Ashnault admitted to the bar?
Richard Walter Ashnault's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1996.
Where did Richard Walter Ashnault go to law school?
Richard Walter Ashnault attended Brooklyn Law School.
What company does Richard Walter Ashnault work for?
Richard Walter Ashnault is associated with Law Offices Of Kevin P. Westerman in Elmsford, NY.
Is Richard Walter Ashnault in good standing?
Yes, Richard Walter Ashnault holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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