New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1

Richard Charles Finke

Duke University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1980. 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
1684976
NY reg #

The record in one line

Richard Charles Finke carries a "Delinquent" status on the New York bar register, on record since 1980 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.

46 yrs
since first admission to the bar
Suspended
current bar status: "Delinquent"
Law school
Duke University

Data updated September 2026

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Bar status
Delinquent
suspended
Year admitted
1980
46 years
Law school
Duke University
Registration
1684976
NY registration #

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Richard Charles Finke is registered as bar number 1684976 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Delinquent", suspended or delinquent, verify terms with the bar before engaging. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

Even after 46 years on the register, no firm or business address is on file for this attorney. Educational background: DUKE UNIVERSITY.

State context & due diligence

A "Delinquent" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents, and how to verify current standing directly with the state bar.

How Richard compares to fellow Duke University alumni

Among the 505 Duke University graduates in the New York register, Richard Charles Finke is longer-tenured than 99%.

46 years vs. Duke University alumni

Years since admission - 505 NY-registered alumni of this school

46 Top 1% higher than 99% of 505 fellow alumni

This attorney 5 40 every registered alum of this school, bucketed by value

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 · September 2026

The 1980 admission class today

Of the 4,659 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1980, 52% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.

50%55%60%65%70% Statewide, all years1980 class 67.2% 52% ▼ -22.6%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1980 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Delinquent
Registration Number
1684976
Year Admitted
1980 (46 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
1
Next Registration
Dec 2026

Location & Contact

Education

DUKE UNIVERSITY

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Richard Charles Finke's current status, "Delinquent", places this record outside the 67.2% of the 432,625-attorney New York register currently marked active.

Full statewide breakdown & source note
Cohort Attorneys Share Relevance
Active in good standing 290,787
67.2%
This attorney is outside this cohort
Other / inactive / discipline 141,838
32.8%
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Total registered 432,625 100.0% Full New York bar register

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.

Nationwide attorneys with similar admission year or city registry density

Out-of-state NY bar peers for Richard Charles Finke with the closest admission year to 1980. Distinct from same-firm, fellow-alumni, and same-year other-city strips above.

Counts come from the NY State Office of Court Administration registration extract; peers are not a competence or practice-area ranking.

Before you rely on this record

Richard Charles Finke carries a "Delinquent" status. Verify the exact scope and dates of this action directly with the state bar before acting on it.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Richard Finke licensed?

Richard Finke is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Richard Charles Finke admitted to the bar?

Richard Charles Finke's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1980.

Where did Richard Charles Finke go to law school?

Richard Charles Finke attended DUKE UNIVERSITY.

Is Richard Charles Finke in good standing?

No, Richard Charles Finke carries a "Delinquent" status, not active standing. Confirm the exact scope directly with the state bar before engaging.

Cite this page & disclosure

Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.