New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Richard Giacoma
Buffalo Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1989, registered office in Jamaica, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1989
- Admitted
- 37
- Years in bar
- 2224129
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 37 years on the register since a 1989 admission, Richard Giacoma ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 79% of the currently-active bar.
- 37 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 21%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Buffalo Law School
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2224129 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Richard Giacoma, a veteran practitioner still in active good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
The attorney's registration lists a business address in Jamaica, NY (Queens County), ZIP 11432. Educational background: BUFFALO LAW SCHOOL (61 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 37 years on the register, Richard Giacoma 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 Giacoma's 37 years since admission in 1989. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
37 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
37 Top 21% higher than 79% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
Buffalo Law School's active-bar rate
Of Buffalo Law School's 61 alumni in the New York register, 69.4% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Buffalo Law School alumni, active-bar rate
The 1989 admission class today
Of the 6,247 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1989, 70.8% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2224129
- Year Admitted
- 1989 (37 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Sep 2027
Location & Contact
- City
- Jamaica, NY
- County
- Queens
- ZIP Code
- 11432
- Phone
- (718) 601-9109
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Richard Giacoma'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 Giacoma licensed?
Richard Giacoma is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Richard Giacoma admitted to the bar?
Richard Giacoma's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1989.
Where did Richard Giacoma go to law school?
Richard Giacoma attended BUFFALO LAW SCHOOL.
Is Richard Giacoma in good standing?
Yes, Richard Giacoma 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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