New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Richard Hand Kessler
Wake Forest University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1967. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1967
- Admitted
- 59
- Years in bar
- 1256478
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Richard Hand Kessler's New York bar registration is a historical record only, listed with status "Deceased", on record since 1967 - this entry does not reflect an active practice.
- 59 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Deceased
- current bar status: "Deceased"
- Law school
- Wake Forest University
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Richard Hand Kessler is registered as bar number 1256478 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Deceased", a historical record only. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Even after 59 years on the register, no firm or business address is on file for this attorney. Educational background: WAKE FOREST UNIVERSITY (126 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
This is a historical New York bar record; it does not count toward the state's currently-active cohort shown below.
How Richard compares to fellow Wake Forest University alumni
Among the 104 Wake Forest University graduates in the New York register, Richard Hand Kessler is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
59 years vs. Wake Forest University alumni
Years since admission - 104 NY-registered alumni of this school
59 Top 1% higher than 99% of 104 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
Wake Forest University's active-bar rate
Of Wake Forest University's 126 alumni in the New York register, 73.8% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Wake Forest University alumni, active-bar rate
The 1967 admission class today
Of the 1,782 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1967, 32.2% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Deceased
- Registration Number
- 1256478
- Year Admitted
- 1967 (59 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
Location & Contact
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Richard Hand Kessler's current status, "Deceased", 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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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Richard Kessler licensed?
Richard Kessler is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Richard Hand Kessler admitted to the bar?
Richard Hand Kessler's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1967.
Where did Richard Hand Kessler go to law school?
Richard Hand Kessler attended WAKE FOREST UNIVERSITY.
Is Richard Hand Kessler in good standing?
Richard Hand Kessler's record is historical only ("Deceased"), it predates any current-standing question.
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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