New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Richard Joel Wechter
Yeshiva-Benjamin N. Cardozo alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1980, registered office in Vernon Rockville, CT. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1980
- Admitted
- 46
- Years in bar
- 1695816
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Richard Joel Wechter appears in the New York attorney register with a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", on record since 1980 - an administrative designation rather than discipline, but confirm current standing with the state bar.
- 46 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Pending-renewal
- current bar status: "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday"
- Law school
- Yeshiva-Benjamin N. Cardozo
Data updated September 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Richard Joel Wechter is registered as bar number 1695816 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 Westford Real Estate Management, LLC, located in Vernon Rockville, CT, ZIP 06066. Educational background: YESHIVA-BENJAMIN N. CARDOZO.
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.
The 1980 admission class today
Of the 4,659 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1980, 52% 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
- 1695816
- Year Admitted
- 1980 (46 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Sep 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Westford Real Estate Management, LLC
- City
- Vernon Rockville, CT
- ZIP Code
- 06066
- Phone
- (860) 528-2885
Education
YESHIVA-BENJAMIN N. CARDOZO
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Richard Joel Wechter's current status, "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", 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.
Same admission year (1980), other cities
NY-registered attorneys admitted in 1980 whose listed office city differs from Vernon Rockville, 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 Joel Wechter with the closest admission year to 1980. 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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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Richard Wechter licensed?
Richard Wechter is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Richard Joel Wechter admitted to the bar?
Richard Joel Wechter's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1980.
Where did Richard Joel Wechter go to law school?
Richard Joel Wechter attended YESHIVA-BENJAMIN N. CARDOZO.
What company does Richard Joel Wechter work for?
Richard Joel Wechter is associated with Westford Real Estate Management, LLC in Vernon Rockville, CT.
Is Richard Joel Wechter in good standing?
Not currently, Richard Joel Wechter's listed status is "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", not active standing. Confirm current status with the state bar.
Cite this page & disclosure
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.