New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Richard Cohen
New York Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1985, registered office in Bronx, 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
- 2004778
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Richard Cohen 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
- New York Law School
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Richard Cohen has carried New York bar registration 2004778 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 Law Office Of Richard Cohen, located in Bronx, NY (Bronx County), ZIP 10451. Educational background: New York Law School (14,968 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 41 years, Richard Cohen 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 Cohen'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
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 New York Law School alumni
Among the 7,974 New York Law School graduates in the New York register, Richard Cohen is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
41 years vs. New York Law School alumni
Years since admission - 7,974 NY-registered alumni of this school
41 Top 1% higher than 99% of 7,974 fellow alumni
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
New York Law School's active-bar rate
Of New York Law School's 14,968 alumni in the New York register, 70.2% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
New York Law School alumni, active-bar rate
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
- 2004778
- Year Admitted
- 1985 (41 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Jun 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Law Office Of Richard Cohen
- City
- Bronx, NY
- County
- Bronx
- ZIP Code
- 10451
- Phone
- (845) 709-3960
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Richard Cohen'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.
Verify This Attorney
Verify on NY Courts Attorney SearchNearby Attorneys in Bronx, NY
Compare credentials side-by-side
Compare Richard Cohen with similar attorneys in Bronx.
Compare attorneys →Before you rely on this record
Richard Cohen'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 Cohen licensed?
Richard Cohen is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Richard Cohen admitted to the bar?
Richard Cohen's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1985.
Where did Richard Cohen go to law school?
Richard Cohen attended New York Law School.
What company does Richard Cohen work for?
Richard Cohen is associated with Law Office Of Richard Cohen in Bronx, NY.
Is Richard Cohen in good standing?
Yes, Richard Cohen holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.