New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Richard James Croughan
Pace alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1997, registered office in Goshen, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1997
- Admitted
- 29
- Years in bar
- 2809051
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 29 years on the register since a 1997 admission, Richard James Croughan ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 61% of the currently-active bar.
- 29 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 39%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Pace
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2809051 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Richard James Croughan, a veteran practitioner still in active good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Richard J. Croughan, located in Goshen, NY (Orange County), ZIP 10924. Educational background: PACE (613 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 29 years on the register, Richard James Croughan still falls within the New York bar's active cohort, a share of the register detailed further below.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Few active New York attorneys match Richard James Croughan's 29 years since admission in 1997. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
29 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
29 Top 39% higher than 61% 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 Pace alumni
Among the 464 Pace graduates in the New York register, Richard James Croughan is longer-tenured than 33% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
29 years vs. Pace alumni
Years since admission - 464 NY-registered alumni of this school
29 Top 67% higher than 33% of 464 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
Pace's active-bar rate
Of Pace's 613 alumni in the New York register, 63.6% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Pace alumni, active-bar rate
The 1997 admission class today
Of the 7,065 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1997, 78.5% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2809051
- Year Admitted
- 1997 (29 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Dec 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Richard J. Croughan
- City
- Goshen, NY
- County
- Orange
- ZIP Code
- 10924
- Phone
- (845) 294-5953
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Richard James Croughan'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 Croughan licensed?
Richard Croughan is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Richard James Croughan admitted to the bar?
Richard James Croughan's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1997.
Where did Richard James Croughan go to law school?
Richard James Croughan attended PACE.
What company does Richard James Croughan work for?
Richard James Croughan is associated with Richard J. Croughan in Goshen, NY.
Is Richard James Croughan in good standing?
Yes, Richard James Croughan holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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