New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Richard Rea Crowder
Washington & Lee alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1980, registered office in Lynchburg, VA. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1980
- Admitted
- 46
- Years in bar
- 1684620
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Richard Rea Crowder has spent 46 years on the register since admission in 1980, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 92% tenure percentile.
- 46 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 8%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Washington & Lee
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Richard Rea Crowder has carried New York bar registration 1684620 for the better part of a career, still active and in 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 R. Crowder, located in Lynchburg, VA, ZIP 24503. Educational background: WASHINGTON & LEE (59 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 46 years, Richard Rea Crowder 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 Rea Crowder's 46 years since a 1980 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
46 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
46 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 Washington & Lee alumni
Among the 55 Washington & Lee graduates in the New York register, Richard Rea Crowder is longer-tenured than 84% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
46 years vs. Washington & Lee alumni
Years since admission - 55 NY-registered alumni of this school
46 Top 16% higher than 84% of 55 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
Washington & Lee's active-bar rate
Of Washington & Lee's 59 alumni in the New York register, 64.4% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Washington & Lee alumni, active-bar rate
The 1980 admission class today
Of the 4,659 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1980, 53.7% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1684620
- Year Admitted
- 1980 (46 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Nov 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Richard R. Crowder
- City
- Lynchburg, VA
- ZIP Code
- 24503
- Phone
- (434) 851-9104
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Richard Rea Crowder'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 Crowder licensed?
Richard Crowder is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Richard Rea Crowder admitted to the bar?
Richard Rea Crowder's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1980.
Where did Richard Rea Crowder go to law school?
Richard Rea Crowder attended WASHINGTON & LEE.
What company does Richard Rea Crowder work for?
Richard Rea Crowder is associated with Richard R. Crowder in Lynchburg, VA.
Is Richard Rea Crowder in good standing?
Yes, Richard Rea Crowder holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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