New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1

Richard Cardinale

Suffolk University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1992, registered office in Brooklyn, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

1992
Admitted
34
Years in bar
2485795
NY reg #

The record in one line

With 34 years on the register since a 1992 admission, Richard Cardinale ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 71% of the currently-active bar.

34 yrs
in active practice since admission
Active
current bar status: "Currently registered"
Top 29%
by tenure among active NY attorneys
Law school
Suffolk University

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
1992
34 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
Suffolk University
61.4% active rate
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
2485795
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Registration 2485795 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Richard Cardinale, a veteran practitioner still in active good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

Practice address is listed under Richard J. Cardinale, Attorney At Law, located in Brooklyn, NY (Kings County), ZIP 11242. Educational background: SUFFOLK UNIVERSITY (533 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

After 34 years on the register, Richard Cardinale 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 Cardinale's 34 years since admission in 1992. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.

34 years on the New York bar

Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys

34 Top 29% higher than 71% of 284,296 active NY attorneys

This attorney 0 80 every active NY attorney, bucketed by value

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 Suffolk University alumni

Among the 354 Suffolk University graduates in the New York register, Richard Cardinale is longer-tenured than 62% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.

34 years vs. Suffolk University alumni

Years since admission - 354 NY-registered alumni of this school

34 Top 38% higher than 62% of 354 fellow alumni

This attorney 5 40 every registered alum of this school, bucketed by value

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

Suffolk University's active-bar rate

Of Suffolk University's 533 alumni in the New York register, 61.4% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.

Suffolk University alumni, active-bar rate

0%100%New York avg66%61.4%
Suffolk University alumni, active-bar rate

The 1992 admission class today

Of the 6,497 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1992, 60.5% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.

58%60%62%64%66%68% Statewide, all years1992 class 66.2% 60.5% ▼ -8.6%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1992 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
2485795
Year Admitted
1992 (34 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
1
Next Registration
Oct 2026

Location & Contact

Company
Richard J. Cardinale, Attorney At Law
County
Kings
ZIP Code
11242
Phone
(718) 624-9391

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Richard Cardinale'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
Cohort Attorneys Share Profile relevance
Active in good standing 284,296
66.2%
This attorney is in 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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Before you rely on this record

Richard Cardinale'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 Cardinale licensed?

Richard Cardinale is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Richard Cardinale admitted to the bar?

Richard Cardinale's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1992.

Where did Richard Cardinale go to law school?

Richard Cardinale attended SUFFOLK UNIVERSITY.

What company does Richard Cardinale work for?

Richard Cardinale is associated with Richard J. Cardinale, Attorney At Law in Brooklyn, NY.

Is Richard Cardinale in good standing?

Yes, Richard Cardinale holds active bar status ("Currently registered").

Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.