New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2

Richard James Oulton

State Univ Of Ny Buffalo alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1974. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

1974
Admitted
52
Years in bar
2236966
NY reg #

The record in one line

Richard James Oulton appears in the New York attorney register with a current status of "Resigned", on record since 1974 - an administrative designation rather than discipline, but confirm current standing with the state bar.

52 yrs
since first admission to the bar
Resigned
current bar status: "Resigned"
Law school
State Univ Of Ny Buffalo

Data updated September 2026

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Bar status
Resigned
resigned
Year admitted
1974
52 years
Law school
State Univ Of Ny Buffalo
50% active rate
Registration
2236966
NY registration #

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Richard James Oulton is registered as bar number 2236966 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Resigned", a voluntary resignation, not necessarily discipline, verify specifics with the bar. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

Even after 52 years on the register, no firm or business address is on file for this attorney. Educational background: STATE UNIV OF NY BUFFALO (8 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

A "Resigned" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort for now. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents.

State Univ Of Ny Buffalo's active-bar rate

Of State Univ Of Ny Buffalo's 8 alumni in the New York register, 50% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.

0%100%New York avg67%50%
State Univ Of Ny Buffalo alumni, active-bar rate

The 1974 admission class today

Of the 2,908 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1974, 46.2% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.

40%50%60%70% Statewide, all years1974 class 67.2% 46.2% ▼ -31.3%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1974 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Resigned
Registration Number
2236966
Year Admitted
1974 (52 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
2

Location & Contact

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Richard James Oulton's current status, "Resigned", places this record outside the 67.2% of the 432,625-attorney New York register currently marked active.

Full statewide breakdown & source note
Cohort Attorneys Share Relevance
Active in good standing 290,787
67.2%
This attorney is outside this cohort
Other / inactive / discipline 141,838
32.8%
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Total registered 432,625 100.0% Full New York bar register

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.

Nationwide attorneys with similar admission year or city registry density

Out-of-state NY bar peers for Richard James Oulton with the closest admission year to 1974. Distinct from same-firm, fellow-alumni, and same-year other-city strips above.

Counts come from the NY State Office of Court Administration registration extract; peers are not a competence or practice-area ranking.

Before you rely on this record

Richard James Oulton is currently listed as "Resigned", treat that as a registration fact to confirm, not a verdict on quality.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Richard Oulton licensed?

Richard Oulton is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Richard James Oulton admitted to the bar?

Richard James Oulton's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1974.

Where did Richard James Oulton go to law school?

Richard James Oulton attended STATE UNIV OF NY BUFFALO.

Is Richard James Oulton in good standing?

Not currently, Richard James Oulton's listed status is "Resigned", not active standing. Confirm current status with the state bar.

Cite this page & disclosure

Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.