New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Richard Lee Hatfield
Cornell alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1996, registered office in Washington, DC. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1996
- Admitted
- 30
- Years in bar
- 2727741
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Richard Lee Hatfield appears in the New York attorney register with a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", on record since 1996 - an administrative designation rather than discipline, but confirm current standing with the state bar.
- 30 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Pending-renewal
- current bar status: "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday"
- Law school
- Cornell
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Richard Lee Hatfield is registered as bar number 2727741 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", a routine periodic-renewal reminder, not discipline. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Internal Revenue Service, located in Washington, DC, ZIP 20224. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: CORNELL (2,756 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
A "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort for now. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents.
How Richard compares to fellow Cornell alumni
Among the 1,224 Cornell graduates in the New York register, Richard Lee Hatfield is longer-tenured than 68% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
30 years vs. Cornell alumni
Years since admission - 1,224 NY-registered alumni of this school
30 Top 32% higher than 68% of 1,224 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
Cornell's active-bar rate
Of Cornell's 2,756 alumni in the New York register, 49.5% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Cornell alumni, active-bar rate
The 1996 admission class today
Of the 6,887 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1996, 62.7% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday
- Registration Number
- 2727741
- Year Admitted
- 1996 (30 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Mar 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Internal Revenue Service
- City
- Washington, DC
- ZIP Code
- 20224
- Phone
- (202) 317-6999
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Richard Lee Hatfield's current status, "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", places this record outside 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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Richard Lee Hatfield is currently listed as "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", treat that as a registration fact to confirm, not a verdict on quality.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Richard Hatfield licensed?
Richard Hatfield is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Richard Lee Hatfield admitted to the bar?
Richard Lee Hatfield's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1996.
Where did Richard Lee Hatfield go to law school?
Richard Lee Hatfield attended CORNELL.
What company does Richard Lee Hatfield work for?
Richard Lee Hatfield is associated with Internal Revenue Service in Washington, DC.
Is Richard Lee Hatfield in good standing?
Not currently, Richard Lee Hatfield's listed status is "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", not active standing. Confirm current status with the state bar.
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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