New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4
Richard David Black
University Of Chicago alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1971, registered office in Walnut Creek, CA. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1971
- Admitted
- 55
- Years in bar
- 2174530
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Richard David Black carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status on the New York bar register, on record since 1971 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.
- 55 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Suspended
- current bar status: "Suspended, delinquent"
- Law school
- University Of Chicago
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Richard David Black is registered as bar number 2174530 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 4, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Law Offices Of Richard D. Black, located in Walnut Creek, CA, ZIP 94596. Educational background: UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO (1,342 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 University Of Chicago alumni
Among the 876 University Of Chicago graduates in the New York register, Richard David Black is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
55 years vs. University Of Chicago alumni
Years since admission - 876 NY-registered alumni of this school
55 Top 1% higher than 99% of 876 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
University Of Chicago's active-bar rate
Of University Of Chicago's 1,342 alumni in the New York register, 62.4% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
University Of Chicago alumni, active-bar rate
The 1971 admission class today
Of the 1,869 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1971, 38.4% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Suspended, delinquent
- Registration Number
- 2174530
- Year Admitted
- 1971 (55 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 4
- Next Registration
- Feb 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Law Offices Of Richard D. Black
- City
- Walnut Creek, CA
- ZIP Code
- 94596
- Phone
- (925) 932-8400
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Richard David Black'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.
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Richard David Black 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 Black licensed?
Richard Black is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Richard David Black admitted to the bar?
Richard David Black's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1971.
Where did Richard David Black go to law school?
Richard David Black attended UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO.
What company does Richard David Black work for?
Richard David Black is associated with Law Offices Of Richard D. Black in Walnut Creek, CA.
Is Richard David Black in good standing?
No, Richard David Black 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.
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