New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4
Richard Kenneth Champney
Duquesne alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1976, registered office in Alexandria Bay, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1976
- Admitted
- 50
- Years in bar
- 2298016
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Richard Kenneth Champney has spent 50 years on the register since admission in 1976, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 96% tenure percentile.
- 50 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 4%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Duquesne
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Richard Kenneth Champney has carried New York bar registration 2298016 for the better part of a career, still active and in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 4, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Richard K Champney PC, located in Alexandria Bay, NY (Jefferson County), ZIP 13607. Educational background: DUQUESNE (13 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 50 years, Richard Kenneth Champney 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
Richard Kenneth Champney's 50 years since a 1976 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
50 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
50 Top 4% higher than 96% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
Duquesne's active-bar rate
Of Duquesne's 13 alumni in the New York register, 53.8% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Duquesne alumni, active-bar rate
The 1976 admission class today
Of the 3,226 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1976, 50.9% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2298016
- Year Admitted
- 1976 (50 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 4
- Next Registration
- Jul 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Richard K Champney PC
- City
- Alexandria Bay, NY
- County
- Jefferson
- ZIP Code
- 13607
- Phone
- (315) 482-3306
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Richard Kenneth Champney'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 Richard Champney licensed?
Richard Champney is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Richard Kenneth Champney admitted to the bar?
Richard Kenneth Champney's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1976.
Where did Richard Kenneth Champney go to law school?
Richard Kenneth Champney attended DUQUESNE.
What company does Richard Kenneth Champney work for?
Richard Kenneth Champney is associated with Richard K Champney PC in Alexandria Bay, NY.
Is Richard Kenneth Champney in good standing?
Yes, Richard Kenneth Champney 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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