New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Richard James Coburn
Fordam 1984 alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1985, registered office in Waccabuc, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1985
- Admitted
- 41
- Years in bar
- 1988773
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Richard James Coburn has spent 41 years on the register since admission in 1985, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 86% tenure percentile.
- 41 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 14%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Fordam 1984
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Richard James Coburn has carried New York bar registration 1988773 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
The attorney's registration lists a business address in Waccabuc, NY (Westchester County), ZIP 10597. Educational background: FORDAM 1984.
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 41 years, Richard James Coburn 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 James Coburn's 41 years since a 1985 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
41 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
41 Top 14% higher than 86% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
The 1985 admission class today
Of the 6,046 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1985, 68.6% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1988773
- Year Admitted
- 1985 (41 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Sep 2027
Location & Contact
- City
- Waccabuc, NY
- County
- Westchester
- ZIP Code
- 10597
- Phone
- (917) 882-6853
Education
FORDAM 1984
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Richard James Coburn'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 Coburn licensed?
Richard Coburn is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Richard James Coburn admitted to the bar?
Richard James Coburn's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1985.
Where did Richard James Coburn go to law school?
Richard James Coburn attended FORDAM 1984.
Is Richard James Coburn in good standing?
Yes, Richard James Coburn holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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