New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Richard James Sherwood
Albany Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1988. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1988
- Admitted
- 38
- Years in bar
- 2180602
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Richard James Sherwood carries a "Disbarred" status on the New York bar register, on record since 1988 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.
- 38 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Disbarred
- current bar status: "Disbarred"
- Law school
- Albany Law School
Data updated September 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Richard James Sherwood is registered as bar number 2180602 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Disbarred", license revoked. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
No firm or business address is on record, despite 38 years on the register. Educational background: Albany Law School (11,697 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
A "Disbarred" 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 4,944 Albany Law School graduates in the New York register, Richard James Sherwood is longer-tenured than 99%.
38 years vs. Albany Law School alumni
Years since admission - 4,944 NY-registered alumni of this school
38 Top 1% higher than 99% of 4,944 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 · September 2026
Albany Law School's active-bar rate
Of Albany Law School's 11,697 alumni in the New York register, 68.4% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
The 1988 admission class today
Of the 6,238 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1988, 56.7% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Disbarred
- Registration Number
- 2180602
- Year Admitted
- 1988 (38 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 3
Location & Contact
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Richard James Sherwood's current status, "Disbarred", places this record outside the 67.2% of the 432,625-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.
Near-tenure Albany Law School alumni
Fellow alumni on the NY register whose admission year is closest to 1988 .
Same admission year (1988), other cities
NY-registered attorneys admitted in 1988 whose listed office city differs from this record, a vintage cohort, not a neighborhood list.
Nationwide attorneys with similar admission year or city registry density
Out-of-state NY bar peers for Richard James Sherwood with the closest admission year to 1988. 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.
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Richard James Sherwood carries a "Disbarred" 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 Sherwood licensed?
Richard Sherwood is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Richard James Sherwood admitted to the bar?
Richard James Sherwood's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1988.
Where did Richard James Sherwood go to law school?
Richard James Sherwood attended Albany Law School.
Is Richard James Sherwood in good standing?
No, Richard James Sherwood carries a "Disbarred" status, not active standing. Confirm the exact scope directly with the state bar before engaging.
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