New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Richard W. Benson
Brooklyn alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2003, registered office in Topeka, KS. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2003
- Admitted
- 23
- Years in bar
- 4113155
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Richard W. Benson carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status on the New York bar register, on record since 2003 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.
- 23 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Suspended
- current bar status: "Suspended, delinquent"
- Law school
- Brooklyn
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Richard W. Benson is registered as bar number 4113155 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Suspended, delinquent", suspended or delinquent, verify terms with the bar before engaging. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under The Law Office Of Richard W. Benson, located in Topeka, KS, ZIP 66612. Educational background: BROOKLYN (5,464 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
A "Suspended, delinquent" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents, and how to verify current standing directly with the state bar.
How Richard compares to fellow Brooklyn alumni
Among the 2,735 Brooklyn graduates in the New York register, Richard W. Benson is longer-tenured than 2% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
23 years vs. Brooklyn alumni
Years since admission - 2,735 NY-registered alumni of this school
23 Top 98% higher than 2% of 2,735 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's active-bar rate
Of Brooklyn's 5,464 alumni in the New York register, 47.9% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Brooklyn alumni, active-bar rate
The 2003 admission class today
Of the 8,250 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2003, 81% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Suspended, delinquent
- Registration Number
- 4113155
- Year Admitted
- 2003 (23 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Apr 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- The Law Office Of Richard W. Benson
- City
- Topeka, KS
- ZIP Code
- 66612
- Phone
- (785) 246-6999
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Richard W. Benson's current status, "Suspended, delinquent", places this record outside 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.
Verify This Attorney
Verify on NY Courts Attorney SearchNearby Attorneys in Topeka, KS
Compare credentials side-by-side
Compare Richard W. Benson with similar attorneys in Topeka.
Compare attorneys →Before you rely on this record
Richard W. Benson carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status. Verify the exact scope and dates of this action directly with the state bar before acting on it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Richard Benson licensed?
Richard Benson is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Richard W. Benson admitted to the bar?
Richard W. Benson was admitted to the bar in 2003.
Where did Richard W. Benson go to law school?
Richard W. Benson attended BROOKLYN.
What company does Richard W. Benson work for?
Richard W. Benson is associated with The Law Office Of Richard W. Benson in Topeka, KS.
Is Richard W. Benson in good standing?
No, Richard W. Benson carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status, not active standing. Confirm the exact scope directly with the state bar before engaging.
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.