New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Richard Denis Cleary
Georgetown University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1981, registered office in Pasadena, CA. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1981
- Admitted
- 45
- Years in bar
- 1725357
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Richard Denis Cleary has spent 45 years on the register since admission in 1981, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 92% tenure percentile.
- 45 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 8%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Georgetown University
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Richard Denis Cleary has carried New York bar registration 1725357 for the better part of a career, still active and in 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 D Cleary, located in Pasadena, CA, ZIP 91105. Educational background: GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY (2,609 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 45 years, Richard Denis Cleary 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 Denis Cleary's 45 years since a 1981 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
45 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
45 Top 8% higher than 92% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How Richard compares to fellow Georgetown University alumni
Among the 1,596 Georgetown University graduates in the New York register, Richard Denis Cleary is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
45 years vs. Georgetown University alumni
Years since admission - 1,596 NY-registered alumni of this school
45 Top 1% higher than 99% of 1,596 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
Georgetown University's active-bar rate
Of Georgetown University's 2,609 alumni in the New York register, 65% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Georgetown University alumni, active-bar rate
The 1981 admission class today
Of the 4,916 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1981, 55.6% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1725357
- Year Admitted
- 1981 (45 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Jun 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Richard D Cleary
- City
- Pasadena, CA
- ZIP Code
- 91105
- Phone
- (213) 200-6665
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Richard Denis Cleary'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 Cleary licensed?
Richard Cleary is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Richard Denis Cleary admitted to the bar?
Richard Denis Cleary's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1981.
Where did Richard Denis Cleary go to law school?
Richard Denis Cleary attended GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY.
What company does Richard Denis Cleary work for?
Richard Denis Cleary is associated with Richard D Cleary in Pasadena, CA.
Is Richard Denis Cleary in good standing?
Yes, Richard Denis Cleary holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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