New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Richard Jeffrey Decker
Boston University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1985, registered office in Los Angeles, CA. 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
- 1994235
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Richard Jeffrey Decker 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
- Boston University
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Richard Jeffrey Decker has carried New York bar registration 1994235 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 Prospera Law, LLP, located in Los Angeles, CA, ZIP 90067. 2 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: BOSTON UNIVERSITY.
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 41 years, Richard Jeffrey Decker 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 Jeffrey Decker'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
How Richard compares to fellow Boston University alumni
Among the 1,967 Boston University graduates in the New York register, Richard Jeffrey Decker is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
41 years vs. Boston University alumni
Years since admission - 1,967 NY-registered alumni of this school
41 Top 1% higher than 99% of 1,967 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
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
- 1994235
- Year Admitted
- 1985 (41 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Aug 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Prospera Law, LLP
- City
- Los Angeles, CA
- ZIP Code
- 90067
- Phone
- (310) 614-1900
Education
BOSTON UNIVERSITY
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Richard Jeffrey Decker'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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Richard Jeffrey Decker'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 Decker licensed?
Richard Decker is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Richard Jeffrey Decker admitted to the bar?
Richard Jeffrey Decker's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1985.
Where did Richard Jeffrey Decker go to law school?
Richard Jeffrey Decker attended BOSTON UNIVERSITY.
What company does Richard Jeffrey Decker work for?
Richard Jeffrey Decker is associated with Prospera Law, LLP in Los Angeles, CA.
Is Richard Jeffrey Decker in good standing?
Yes, Richard Jeffrey Decker holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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