New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Richard Joseph Dircks
Univ Of Southern Californ alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1998, registered office in New York, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1998
- Admitted
- 28
- Years in bar
- 2921914
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 28 years on the register since a 1998 admission, Richard Joseph Dircks ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 61% of the currently-active bar.
- 28 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 39%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Univ Of Southern Californ
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2921914 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Richard Joseph Dircks, a veteran practitioner still in active good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Getnick & Getnick LLP, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10175. 4 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: UNIV OF SOUTHERN CALIFORN (3 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 28 years on the register, Richard Joseph Dircks 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 Joseph Dircks's 28 years since admission in 1998. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
28 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
28 Top 39% higher than 61% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
Univ Of Southern Californ's active-bar rate
Of Univ Of Southern Californ's 3 alumni in the New York register, 66.7% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Univ Of Southern Californ alumni, active-bar rate
The 1998 admission class today
Of the 7,302 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1998, 62.8% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2921914
- Year Admitted
- 1998 (28 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Aug 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Getnick & Getnick LLP
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10175
- Phone
- (212) 376-5666
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Richard Joseph Dircks'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 Dircks licensed?
Richard Dircks is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Richard Joseph Dircks admitted to the bar?
Richard Joseph Dircks's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1998.
Where did Richard Joseph Dircks go to law school?
Richard Joseph Dircks attended UNIV OF SOUTHERN CALIFORN.
What company does Richard Joseph Dircks work for?
Richard Joseph Dircks is associated with Getnick & Getnick LLP in New York, NY.
Is Richard Joseph Dircks in good standing?
Yes, Richard Joseph Dircks holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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