New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3

Richard Lincoln Richards

St. Thomas University School Of Law - Florida alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2021, registered office in Coral Gables, FL. This record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

2021
Admitted
5
Years in bar
5876743
NY reg #

The record in one line

Admitted in 2021, Richard Lincoln Richards has built 5 years of active New York practice - more tenure than 12% of the state's currently-active attorneys.

5 yrs
in active practice since admission
Active
current bar status: "Currently registered"
Top 88%
by tenure among active NY attorneys
Law school
St. Thomas University School Of Law - Florida

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
2021
5 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
St. Thomas University School Of Law - Florida
84.3% active rate
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
5876743
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Bar number 5876743 on the New York register belongs to Richard Lincoln Richards, currently in active standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

Practice address is listed under Barakat + Bossa, located in Coral Gables, FL, ZIP 33134. 1 other attorney shares this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: St. Thomas University School of Law - Florida (133 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

Richard Lincoln Richards is currently part of the New York bar's active cohort, a group the breakdown below sizes against the full register.

Experience vs. the active New York bar

5 years into an active New York practice since a 2021 admission, Richard Lincoln Richards sits here on the statewide experience curve - taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.

5 years on the New York bar

Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys

5 Top 88% higher than 12% of 284,296 active NY attorneys

This attorney 0 80 every active NY attorney, bucketed by value

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 St. Thomas University School Of Law - Florida alumni

Among the 133 St. Thomas University School Of Law - Florida graduates in the New York register, Richard Lincoln Richards is longer-tenured than 21% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.

5 years vs. St. Thomas University School Of Law - Florida alumni

Years since admission - 133 NY-registered alumni of this school

5 Top 79% higher than 21% of 133 fellow alumni

This attorney 0 45 every registered alum of this school, bucketed by value

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

St. Thomas University School Of Law - Florida's active-bar rate

Of St. Thomas University School Of Law - Florida's 133 alumni in the New York register, 84.3% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.

St. Thomas University School Of Law - Florida alumni, active-bar rate

0%100%New York avg66%84.3%
St. Thomas University School Of Law - Florida alumni, active-bar rate

The 2021 admission class today

Of the 7,829 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2021, 93.8% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.

60%70%80%90%100% Statewide, all years2021 class 66.2% 93.8% ▲ +41.7%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 2021 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
5876743
Year Admitted
2021 (5 yrs · mid-career)
Judicial Department
3
Next Registration
Feb 2027

Location & Contact

Company
Barakat + Bossa
ZIP Code
33134
Phone
(305) 444-3114

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Richard Lincoln Richards'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
Cohort Attorneys Share Profile relevance
Active in good standing 284,296
66.2%
This attorney is in this cohort
Other / inactive / discipline 145,324
33.8%
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Total registered 429,620 100.0% 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.

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Before you rely on this record

Richard Lincoln Richards's "Currently registered" listing confirms bar standing only, it is a registration fact to verify, not a verdict on quality or competence.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Richard Richards licensed?

Richard Richards is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Richard Lincoln Richards admitted to the bar?

Richard Lincoln Richards has been on the New York bar register since 2021.

Where did Richard Lincoln Richards go to law school?

Richard Lincoln Richards attended St. Thomas University School of Law - Florida.

What company does Richard Lincoln Richards work for?

Richard Lincoln Richards is associated with Barakat + Bossa in Coral Gables, FL.

Is Richard Lincoln Richards in good standing?

Yes, Richard Lincoln Richards holds active bar status ("Currently registered").

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