New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Richard Alan Zitrin
New York University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1983, registered office in San Francisco, CA. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1983
- Admitted
- 43
- Years in bar
- 1861343
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Richard Alan Zitrin has spent 43 years on the register since admission in 1983, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 86% tenure percentile.
- 43 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 14%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- New York University
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Richard Alan Zitrin has carried New York bar registration 1861343 for the better part of a career, still active and in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Zitrin Law Office, located in San Francisco, CA, ZIP 94133. Educational background: NEW YORK UNIVERSITY.
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 43 years, Richard Alan Zitrin 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 Zitrin's 43 years since a 1983 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
43 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
43 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 New York University alumni
Among the 4,467 New York University graduates in the New York register, Richard Alan Zitrin is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
43 years vs. New York University alumni
Years since admission - 4,467 NY-registered alumni of this school
43 Top 1% higher than 99% of 4,467 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
The 1983 admission class today
Of the 5,424 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1983, 65.7% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1861343
- Year Admitted
- 1983 (43 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Jan 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Zitrin Law Office
- City
- San Francisco, CA
- ZIP Code
- 94133
- Phone
- (415) 354-2701
Education
NEW YORK UNIVERSITY
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Richard Alan Zitrin'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 Zitrin licensed?
Richard Zitrin is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Richard Alan Zitrin admitted to the bar?
Richard Alan Zitrin's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1983.
Where did Richard Alan Zitrin go to law school?
Richard Alan Zitrin attended NEW YORK UNIVERSITY.
What company does Richard Alan Zitrin work for?
Richard Alan Zitrin is associated with Zitrin Law Office in San Francisco, CA.
Is Richard Alan Zitrin in good standing?
Yes, Richard Alan Zitrin holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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