New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Richard Thomas Mathieu
Fordham University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1988, registered office in Albany, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1988
- Admitted
- 38
- Years in bar
- 2209682
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 38 years on the register since a 1988 admission, Richard Thomas Mathieu ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 79% of the currently-active bar.
- 38 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 21%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Fordham University
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2209682 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Richard Thomas Mathieu, a veteran practitioner still in active good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Dept Of Labor, located in Albany, NY (Albany County), ZIP 12240. Educational background: FORDHAM UNIVERSITY.
State context & due diligence
After 38 years on the register, Richard Thomas Mathieu 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 Thomas Mathieu's 38 years since admission in 1988. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
38 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
38 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
How Richard compares to fellow Fordham University alumni
Among the 2,345 Fordham University graduates in the New York register, Richard Thomas Mathieu is longer-tenured than 86% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
38 years vs. Fordham University alumni
Years since admission - 2,345 NY-registered alumni of this school
38 Top 14% higher than 86% of 2,345 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
The 1988 admission class today
Of the 6,238 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1988, 57.4% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2209682
- Year Admitted
- 1988 (38 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Jun 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Dept Of Labor
- City
- Albany, NY
- County
- Albany
- ZIP Code
- 12240
- Phone
- (518) 485-2191
Education
FORDHAM UNIVERSITY
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Richard Thomas Mathieu'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 Mathieu licensed?
Richard Mathieu is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Richard Thomas Mathieu admitted to the bar?
Richard Thomas Mathieu's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1988.
Where did Richard Thomas Mathieu go to law school?
Richard Thomas Mathieu attended FORDHAM UNIVERSITY.
What company does Richard Thomas Mathieu work for?
Richard Thomas Mathieu is associated with Dept Of Labor in Albany, NY.
Is Richard Thomas Mathieu in good standing?
Yes, Richard Thomas Mathieu holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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