New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3

Richard Alan Chesley

University Of Cincinnati alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2017, registered office in Chicago, IL. This record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

2017
Admitted
9
Years in bar
5491600
NY reg #

The record in one line

Admitted in 2017, Richard Alan Chesley has built 9 years of active New York practice - more tenure than 12% of the state's currently-active attorneys.

9 yrs
in active practice since admission
Active
current bar status: "Currently registered"
Top 88%
by tenure among active NY attorneys
Law school
University Of Cincinnati

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
2017
9 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
University Of Cincinnati
53.7% active rate
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
5491600
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Bar number 5491600 on the New York register belongs to Richard Alan Chesley, currently in active standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

Practice address is listed under Dla Piper LLP (Us), located in Chicago, IL, ZIP 60606. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI (81 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

Richard Alan Chesley is currently part of the New York bar's active cohort, a group the breakdown below sizes against the full register.

Experience vs. the active New York bar

9 years into an active New York practice since a 2017 admission, Richard Alan Chesley sits here on the statewide experience curve - taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.

9 years on the New York bar

Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys

9 Top 88% higher than 12% 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 University Of Cincinnati alumni

Among the 56 University Of Cincinnati graduates in the New York register, Richard Alan Chesley is longer-tenured than 0% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.

9 years vs. University Of Cincinnati alumni

Years since admission - 56 NY-registered alumni of this school

9 Top 100% higher than 0% of 56 fellow alumni

This attorney 5 45 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

University Of Cincinnati's active-bar rate

Of University Of Cincinnati's 81 alumni in the New York register, 53.7% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.

University Of Cincinnati alumni, active-bar rate

0%100%New York avg66%53.7%
University Of Cincinnati alumni, active-bar rate

The 2017 admission class today

Of the 8,202 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2017, 91.3% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.

60%70%80%90%100% Statewide, all years2017 class 66.2% 91.3% ▲ +37.9%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 2017 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
5491600
Year Admitted
2017 (9 yrs · mid-career)
Judicial Department
3
Next Registration
Jul 2027

Location & Contact

Company
Dla Piper LLP (Us)
ZIP Code
60606
Phone
(312) 368-3430

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Richard Alan Chesley'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 Alan Chesley'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 Chesley licensed?

Richard Chesley is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Richard Alan Chesley admitted to the bar?

Richard Alan Chesley has been on the New York bar register since 2017.

Where did Richard Alan Chesley go to law school?

Richard Alan Chesley attended UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI.

What company does Richard Alan Chesley work for?

Richard Alan Chesley is associated with Dla Piper LLP (Us) in Chicago, IL.

Is Richard Alan Chesley in good standing?

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

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