New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Richard Howard Stein
St Johns alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1982, registered office in Westbury, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1982
- Admitted
- 44
- Years in bar
- 1774439
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Richard Howard Stein has spent 44 years on the register since admission in 1982, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 86% tenure percentile.
- 44 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 14%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- St Johns
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Richard Howard Stein has carried New York bar registration 1774439 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 Law Office Of Richard H. Stein, located in Westbury, NY (Nassau County), ZIP 11590. Educational background: ST JOHNS (3,079 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 44 years, Richard Howard Stein 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 Howard Stein's 44 years since a 1982 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
44 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
44 Top 14% higher than 86% 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 alumni
Among the 1,577 St Johns graduates in the New York register, Richard Howard Stein is longer-tenured than 54% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
44 years vs. St Johns alumni
Years since admission - 1,577 NY-registered alumni of this school
44 Top 46% higher than 54% of 1,577 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's active-bar rate
Of St Johns's 3,079 alumni in the New York register, 36.9% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
St Johns alumni, active-bar rate
The 1982 admission class today
Of the 5,180 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1982, 53.3% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1774439
- Year Admitted
- 1982 (44 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Sep 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Law Office Of Richard H. Stein
- City
- Westbury, NY
- County
- Nassau
- ZIP Code
- 11590
- Phone
- (347) 489-8028
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Richard Howard Stein'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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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Richard Stein licensed?
Richard Stein is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Richard Howard Stein admitted to the bar?
Richard Howard Stein's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1982.
Where did Richard Howard Stein go to law school?
Richard Howard Stein attended ST JOHNS.
What company does Richard Howard Stein work for?
Richard Howard Stein is associated with Law Office Of Richard H. Stein in Westbury, NY.
Is Richard Howard Stein in good standing?
Yes, Richard Howard Stein holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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