New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Richard William Mcdowell
Albany Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1980, registered office in Albany, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1980
- Admitted
- 46
- Years in bar
- 1772623
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Richard William Mcdowell carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status on the New York bar register, on record since 1980 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.
- 46 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Suspended
- current bar status: "Suspended, delinquent"
- Law school
- Albany Law School
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Richard William Mcdowell is registered as bar number 1772623 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Suspended, delinquent", suspended or delinquent, verify terms with the bar before engaging. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under New York State Unified Court System, located in Albany, NY (Albany County), ZIP 12207. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: ALBANY LAW SCHOOL (8,705 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
A "Suspended, delinquent" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents, and how to verify current standing directly with the state bar.
How Richard compares to fellow Albany Law School alumni
Among the 874 Albany Law School graduates in the New York register, Richard William Mcdowell is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
46 years vs. Albany Law School alumni
Years since admission - 874 NY-registered alumni of this school
46 Top 1% higher than 99% of 874 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
Albany Law School's active-bar rate
Of Albany Law School's 8,705 alumni in the New York register, 72.7% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Albany Law School alumni, active-bar rate
The 1980 admission class today
Of the 4,659 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1980, 53.7% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Suspended, delinquent
- Registration Number
- 1772623
- Year Admitted
- 1980 (46 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- May 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- New York State Unified Court System
- City
- Albany, NY
- County
- Albany
- ZIP Code
- 12207
- Phone
- (518) 285-8555
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Richard William Mcdowell's current status, "Suspended, delinquent", 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 William Mcdowell carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status. Verify the exact scope and dates of this action directly with the state bar before acting on it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Richard Mcdowell licensed?
Richard Mcdowell is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Richard William Mcdowell admitted to the bar?
Richard William Mcdowell's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1980.
Where did Richard William Mcdowell go to law school?
Richard William Mcdowell attended ALBANY LAW SCHOOL.
What company does Richard William Mcdowell work for?
Richard William Mcdowell is associated with New York State Unified Court System in Albany, NY.
Is Richard William Mcdowell in good standing?
No, Richard William Mcdowell carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status, not active standing. Confirm the exact scope directly with the state bar before engaging.
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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