New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3

Richard Craig French

Rutgers University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1982. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

1982
Admitted
44
Years in bar
1748896
NY reg #

The record in one line

Richard Craig French carries a "Delinquent" status on the New York bar register, on record since 1982 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.

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

Data updated September 2026

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Bar status
Delinquent
suspended
Year admitted
1982
44 years
Law school
Rutgers University
54.3% active rate
Registration
1748896
NY registration #

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Richard Craig French is registered as bar number 1748896 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 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

Even after 44 years on the register, no firm or business address is on file for this attorney. Educational background: RUTGERS UNIVERSITY (435 registered alumni).

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 Rutgers University alumni

Among the 236 Rutgers University graduates in the New York register, Richard Craig French is longer-tenured than 99%.

44 years vs. Rutgers University alumni

Years since admission - 236 NY-registered alumni of this school

44 Top 1% higher than 99% of 236 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

Rutgers University's active-bar rate

Of Rutgers University's 435 alumni in the New York register, 54.3% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.

0%100%New York avg67%54.3%
Rutgers University alumni, active-bar rate

The 1982 admission class today

Of the 5,181 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1982, 52.7% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.

50%55%60%65%70% Statewide, all years1982 class 67.2% 52.7% ▼ -21.6%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1982 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Delinquent
Registration Number
1748896
Year Admitted
1982 (44 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
3
Next Registration
Mar 2026

Location & Contact

Phone
(917) 573-6605

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Richard Craig French'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 Craig French with the closest admission year to 1982. 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 Craig French 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 French licensed?

Richard French is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Richard Craig French admitted to the bar?

Richard Craig French's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1982.

Where did Richard Craig French go to law school?

Richard Craig French attended RUTGERS UNIVERSITY.

Is Richard Craig French in good standing?

No, Richard Craig French 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.