New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Richard Charles Zelinka
George Washington Univ alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1977, registered office in Boston, MA. 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
- 1928977
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Richard Charles Zelinka 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
- George Washington Univ
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Richard Charles Zelinka has carried New York bar registration 1928977 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 Sullivan & Worcester LLP, located in Boston, MA, ZIP 02109. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIV (751 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 49 years, Richard Charles Zelinka 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 Charles Zelinka'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 George Washington Univ alumni
Among the 553 George Washington Univ graduates in the New York register, Richard Charles Zelinka is longer-tenured than 85% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
49 years vs. George Washington Univ alumni
Years since admission - 553 NY-registered alumni of this school
49 Top 15% higher than 85% of 553 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
George Washington Univ's active-bar rate
Of George Washington Univ's 751 alumni in the New York register, 46.2% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
George Washington Univ 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
- 1928977
- Year Admitted
- 1977 (49 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Aug 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Sullivan & Worcester LLP
- City
- Boston, MA
- ZIP Code
- 02109
- Phone
- (617) 338-2467
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Richard Charles Zelinka'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 Zelinka licensed?
Richard Zelinka is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Richard Charles Zelinka admitted to the bar?
Richard Charles Zelinka's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1977.
Where did Richard Charles Zelinka go to law school?
Richard Charles Zelinka attended GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIV.
What company does Richard Charles Zelinka work for?
Richard Charles Zelinka is associated with Sullivan & Worcester LLP in Boston, MA.
Is Richard Charles Zelinka in good standing?
Yes, Richard Charles Zelinka holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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