New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Richard Alan Soberman
St Johns University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1977, registered office in New York, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1977
- Admitted
- 49
- Years in bar
- 1239268
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Richard Alan Soberman has spent 49 years on the register since admission in 1977, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 92% tenure percentile.
- 49 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 8%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- St Johns University
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Richard Alan Soberman has carried New York bar registration 1239268 for the better part of a career, still active and in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Quintairos Prieto Wood & Boyer, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10279. 1 other attorney shares this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: ST JOHNS UNIVERSITY (5,210 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 49 years, Richard Alan Soberman has remained part of the New York bar's active cohort, a share of the register detailed further below.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Richard Alan Soberman's 49 years since a 1977 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
49 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
49 Top 8% higher than 92% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How Richard compares to fellow St Johns University alumni
Among the 3,183 St Johns University graduates in the New York register, Richard Alan Soberman is longer-tenured than 82% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
49 years vs. St Johns University alumni
Years since admission - 3,183 NY-registered alumni of this school
49 Top 18% higher than 82% of 3,183 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
St Johns University's active-bar rate
Of St Johns University's 5,210 alumni in the New York register, 47.2% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
St Johns University alumni, active-bar rate
The 1977 admission class today
Of the 3,593 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1977, 51.3% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1239268
- Year Admitted
- 1977 (49 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Jan 2028
Location & Contact
- Company
- Quintairos Prieto Wood & Boyer
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10279
- Phone
- (212) 226-4026
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Richard Alan Soberman'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
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 Alan Soberman'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 Soberman licensed?
Richard Soberman is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Richard Alan Soberman admitted to the bar?
Richard Alan Soberman's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1977.
Where did Richard Alan Soberman go to law school?
Richard Alan Soberman attended ST JOHNS UNIVERSITY.
What company does Richard Alan Soberman work for?
Richard Alan Soberman is associated with Quintairos Prieto Wood & Boyer in New York, NY.
Is Richard Alan Soberman in good standing?
Yes, Richard Alan Soberman holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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