New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Richard Peter Ford
Hofstra Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1994, registered office in Garden City, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1994
- Admitted
- 32
- Years in bar
- 2596856
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 32 years on the register since a 1994 admission, Richard Peter Ford ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 71% of the currently-active bar.
- 32 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 29%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Hofstra Law School
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2596856 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Richard Peter Ford, 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 Keith, Shapiro & Ford, located in Garden City, NY (Nassau County), ZIP 11530. Educational background: HOFSTRA LAW SCHOOL.
State context & due diligence
After 32 years on the register, Richard Peter Ford 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 Peter Ford's 32 years since admission in 1994. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
32 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
32 Top 29% higher than 71% 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 Hofstra Law School alumni
Among the 591 Hofstra Law School graduates in the New York register, Richard Peter Ford is longer-tenured than 80% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
32 years vs. Hofstra Law School alumni
Years since admission - 591 NY-registered alumni of this school
32 Top 20% higher than 80% of 591 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 1994 admission class today
Of the 6,410 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1994, 61.6% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2596856
- Year Admitted
- 1994 (32 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Oct 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Keith, Shapiro & Ford
- City
- Garden City, NY
- County
- Nassau
- ZIP Code
- 11530
- Phone
- (516) 222-0200
Education
HOFSTRA LAW SCHOOL
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Richard Peter Ford'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 Ford licensed?
Richard Ford is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Richard Peter Ford admitted to the bar?
Richard Peter Ford's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1994.
Where did Richard Peter Ford go to law school?
Richard Peter Ford attended HOFSTRA LAW SCHOOL.
What company does Richard Peter Ford work for?
Richard Peter Ford is associated with Keith, Shapiro & Ford in Garden City, NY.
Is Richard Peter Ford in good standing?
Yes, Richard Peter Ford 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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