New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Richard Allan Rifas
De Paul University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1979. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1979
- Admitted
- 47
- Years in bar
- 1137819
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Richard Allan Rifas carries a "Delinquent" status on the New York bar register, on record since 1979 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.
- 47 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Suspended
- current bar status: "Delinquent"
- Law school
- De Paul University
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Richard Allan Rifas is registered as bar number 1137819 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Delinquent", suspended or delinquent, verify terms with the bar before engaging. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Even after 47 years on the register, no firm or business address is on file for this attorney. Educational background: DE PAUL UNIVERSITY (23 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
A "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.
De Paul University's active-bar rate
Of De Paul University's 23 alumni in the New York register, 47.8% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
De Paul University alumni, active-bar rate
The 1979 admission class today
Of the 3,974 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1979, 53% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Delinquent
- Registration Number
- 1137819
- Year Admitted
- 1979 (47 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Aug 2026
Location & Contact
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Richard Allan Rifas's current status, "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 Allan Rifas carries a "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 Rifas licensed?
Richard Rifas is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Richard Allan Rifas admitted to the bar?
Richard Allan Rifas's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1979.
Where did Richard Allan Rifas go to law school?
Richard Allan Rifas attended DE PAUL UNIVERSITY.
Is Richard Allan Rifas in good standing?
No, Richard Allan Rifas carries a "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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