New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2

Richard Jay Stanton

George Washington University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1977, registered office in Saint Louis, MO. 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
1498633
NY reg #

The record in one line

Richard Jay Stanton 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"
#8 of 212
by tenure in Saint Louis office peers
Law school
George Washington University

Data updated September 2026

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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Year admitted
1977
49 years
Law school
George Washington University
Registration
1498633
NY registration #

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Richard Jay Stanton has carried New York bar registration 1498633 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 Washington University School Of Medical, located in Saint Louis, MO, ZIP 63110. Educational background: GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY.

State context & due diligence

Across a career spanning 49 years, Richard Jay Stanton 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 Jay Stanton'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 290,787 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 · September 2026

Tenure among Saint Louis, MO office peers

Most of the 212 NY-registered attorneys in Saint Louis, MO outrank Richard Jay Stanton on tenure; this record sits at the 3rd local percentile (rank #8). See the Saint Louis attorney directory .

Local rank
#8
City cohort
212
Local percentile
3rd
Admitted
1977

Nearest tenure peers in Saint Louis

How local rank is computed

Rank uses years since NY-bar admission among non-deceased registry rows that list the same office city and state, a local placement, not a statewide claim. Source: NY Office of Court Administration Attorney Registration · as of September 2026. Derived local rank, not published upstream.

How Richard compares to fellow George Washington University alumni

Among the 1,050 George Washington University graduates in the New York register, Richard Jay Stanton is longer-tenured than 99%.

49 years vs. George Washington University alumni

Years since admission - 1,050 NY-registered alumni of this school

49 Top 1% higher than 99% of 1,050 fellow alumni

This attorney 5 40 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 · September 2026

The 1977 admission class today

Of the 3,593 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1977, 51.2% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.

45%50%55%60%65%70% Statewide, all years1977 class 67.2% 51.2% ▼ -23.8%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1977 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
1498633
Year Admitted
1977 (49 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
2
Next Registration
Jan 2028

Location & Contact

Company
Washington University School Of Medical
ZIP Code
63110
Phone
(314) 362-1218

Education

GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Richard Jay Stanton's current status, "Currently registered", places this attorney in the 67.2% of the 432,625-attorney New York register currently marked active.

Full statewide breakdown & source note
Cohort Attorneys Share Relevance
Active in good standing 290,787
67.2%
This attorney is in this cohort
Other / inactive / discipline 141,838
32.8%
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Total registered 432,625 100.0% 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.

Nationwide attorneys with similar admission year or city registry density

Two non-geo peer axes for Richard Jay Stanton: closest NY bar admission year outside MO, and closest out-of-state office cities by how many NY-registered attorneys they list (~213 here). 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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Before you rely on this record

Richard Jay Stanton'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 Stanton licensed?

Richard Stanton is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Richard Jay Stanton admitted to the bar?

Richard Jay Stanton's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1977.

Where did Richard Jay Stanton go to law school?

Richard Jay Stanton attended GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY.

What company does Richard Jay Stanton work for?

Richard Jay Stanton is associated with Washington University School Of Medical in Saint Louis, MO.

Is Richard Jay Stanton in good standing?

Yes, Richard Jay Stanton holds active bar status ("Currently registered").

Cite this page & disclosure

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