New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Richard Thomas Romero-Ostolaza
Benjamin Cardozo alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1996, registered office in Annandale, VA. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1996
- Admitted
- 30
- Years in bar
- 2764801
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Richard Thomas Romero-Ostolaza appears in the New York attorney register with a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", on record since 1996 - an administrative designation rather than discipline, but confirm current standing with the state bar.
- 30 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Pending-renewal
- current bar status: "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday"
- Law school
- Benjamin Cardozo
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Richard Thomas Romero-Ostolaza is registered as bar number 2764801 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", a routine periodic-renewal reminder, not discipline. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Richard Thomas Romero-Ostolaza, located in Annandale, VA, ZIP 22003. Educational background: BENJAMIN CARDOZO (380 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
A "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort for now. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents.
How Richard compares to fellow Benjamin Cardozo alumni
Among the 267 Benjamin Cardozo graduates in the New York register, Richard Thomas Romero-Ostolaza is longer-tenured than 34% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
30 years vs. Benjamin Cardozo alumni
Years since admission - 267 NY-registered alumni of this school
30 Top 66% higher than 34% of 267 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
Benjamin Cardozo's active-bar rate
Of Benjamin Cardozo's 380 alumni in the New York register, 59.8% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Benjamin Cardozo alumni, active-bar rate
The 1996 admission class today
Of the 6,887 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1996, 62.7% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday
- Registration Number
- 2764801
- Year Admitted
- 1996 (30 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Apr 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Richard Thomas Romero-Ostolaza
- City
- Annandale, VA
- ZIP Code
- 22003
- Phone
- (202) 390-4436
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Richard Thomas Romero-Ostolaza's current status, "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", 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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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Richard Romero-Ostolaza licensed?
Richard Romero-Ostolaza is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Richard Thomas Romero-Ostolaza admitted to the bar?
Richard Thomas Romero-Ostolaza's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1996.
Where did Richard Thomas Romero-Ostolaza go to law school?
Richard Thomas Romero-Ostolaza attended BENJAMIN CARDOZO.
What company does Richard Thomas Romero-Ostolaza work for?
Richard Thomas Romero-Ostolaza is associated with Richard Thomas Romero-Ostolaza in Annandale, VA.
Is Richard Thomas Romero-Ostolaza in good standing?
Not currently, Richard Thomas Romero-Ostolaza's listed status is "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", not active standing. Confirm current status with the state bar.
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