New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Richard John Grochala
Seton Hall Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1986, registered office in Shirley, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1986
- Admitted
- 40
- Years in bar
- 2031060
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Richard John Grochala has spent 40 years on the register since admission in 1986, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 86% tenure percentile.
- 40 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 14%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Seton Hall Law School
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Richard John Grochala has carried New York bar registration 2031060 for the better part of a career, still active and in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under American Regent, Inc, located in Shirley, NY (Suffolk County), ZIP 11967. Educational background: SETON HALL LAW SCHOOL (398 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 40 years, Richard John Grochala has remained part of the New York bar's active cohort, a share of the register detailed further below.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Richard John Grochala's 40 years since a 1986 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
40 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
40 Top 14% higher than 86% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How Richard compares to fellow Seton Hall Law School alumni
Among the 316 Seton Hall Law School graduates in the New York register, Richard John Grochala is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
40 years vs. Seton Hall Law School alumni
Years since admission - 316 NY-registered alumni of this school
40 Top 1% higher than 99% of 316 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
Seton Hall Law School's active-bar rate
Of Seton Hall Law School's 398 alumni in the New York register, 65.3% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Seton Hall Law School alumni, active-bar rate
The 1986 admission class today
Of the 6,111 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1986, 57.6% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2031060
- Year Admitted
- 1986 (40 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Aug 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- American Regent, Inc
- City
- Shirley, NY
- County
- Suffolk
- ZIP Code
- 11967
- Phone
- (908) 502-4469
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Richard John Grochala'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 Grochala licensed?
Richard Grochala is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Richard John Grochala admitted to the bar?
Richard John Grochala's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1986.
Where did Richard John Grochala go to law school?
Richard John Grochala attended SETON HALL LAW SCHOOL.
What company does Richard John Grochala work for?
Richard John Grochala is associated with American Regent, Inc in Shirley, NY.
Is Richard John Grochala in good standing?
Yes, Richard John Grochala holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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