New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Richard Hidehito Hikida
Yale alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1997, registered office in Newport Beach, CA. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1997
- Admitted
- 29
- Years in bar
- 2841443
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 29 years on the register since a 1997 admission, Richard Hidehito Hikida ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 61% of the currently-active bar.
- 29 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 39%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Yale
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2841443 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Richard Hidehito Hikida, 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
Practice address is listed under Pacific Trial Attorneys, APC, located in Newport Beach, CA, ZIP 92660. Educational background: YALE (2,592 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 29 years on the register, Richard Hidehito Hikida 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 Hidehito Hikida's 29 years since admission in 1997. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
29 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
29 Top 39% higher than 61% 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 Yale alumni
Among the 1,101 Yale graduates in the New York register, Richard Hidehito Hikida is longer-tenured than 47% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
29 years vs. Yale alumni
Years since admission - 1,101 NY-registered alumni of this school
29 Top 53% higher than 47% of 1,101 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
Yale's active-bar rate
Of Yale's 2,592 alumni in the New York register, 49.1% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Yale alumni, active-bar rate
The 1997 admission class today
Of the 7,065 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1997, 78.5% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2841443
- Year Admitted
- 1997 (29 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Dec 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Pacific Trial Attorneys, APC
- City
- Newport Beach, CA
- ZIP Code
- 92660
- Phone
- (949) 706-6464
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Richard Hidehito Hikida'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 Hikida licensed?
Richard Hikida is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Richard Hidehito Hikida admitted to the bar?
Richard Hidehito Hikida's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1997.
Where did Richard Hidehito Hikida go to law school?
Richard Hidehito Hikida attended YALE.
What company does Richard Hidehito Hikida work for?
Richard Hidehito Hikida is associated with Pacific Trial Attorneys, APC in Newport Beach, CA.
Is Richard Hidehito Hikida in good standing?
Yes, Richard Hidehito Hikida holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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