New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Shawn Thomas Richards
University Of Utah College Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2007, registered office in Ogden, UT. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2007
- Admitted
- 19
- Years in bar
- 4471736
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Shawn Thomas Richards has held an active New York bar license for 19 years - admitted in 2007, longer-tenured than 38% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 19 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- #3 of 5
- by tenure in Ogden office peers
- Law school
- University Of Utah College Of Law
Data updated August 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Shawn Thomas Richards carries New York bar registration 4471736, an established, active practitioner 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 Richards & Kaas, located in Ogden, UT, ZIP 84401. Educational background: University of Utah College of Law (54 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
With an established practice on record, Shawn Thomas Richards remains inside the New York bar's active cohort - see below for how that share of the register compares.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Shawn Thomas Richards was admitted in 2007, giving 19 years on the New York register.
19 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
19 Top 62% higher than 38% of 290,787 active NY attorneys
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 · August 2026
Tenure among Ogden, UT office peers
In the small Ogden, UT cohort (5 with admission years), Shawn Thomas Richards ranks #3 by tenure.
- Local rank
- #3
- City cohort
- 5
- Local percentile
- 40th
- Admitted
- 2007
Nearest tenure peers in Ogden
- Jonathan David Hanks admitted 2007 · 19 yr
- Patricia Jennifer Abreu admitted 2004 · 22 yr
- Alexander Robert Smart admitted 2012 · 14 yr
- Julia Babilis Stephens admitted 2013 · 13 yr
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 August 2026. Derived local rank, not published upstream.
How Shawn compares to fellow University Of Utah College Of Law alumni
Among the 51 University Of Utah College Of Law graduates in the New York register, Shawn Thomas Richards is longer-tenured than 53%.
19 years vs. University Of Utah College Of Law alumni
Years since admission - 51 NY-registered alumni of this school
19 Top 47% higher than 53% of 51 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 · August 2026
University Of Utah College Of Law's active-bar rate
Of University Of Utah College Of Law's 54 alumni in the New York register, 77.8% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
The 2007 admission class today
Of the 8,913 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2007, 87.4% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 4471736
- Year Admitted
- 2007 (19 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Mar 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Richards & Kaas
- City
- Ogden, UT
- ZIP Code
- 84401
- Phone
- (801) 689-3017
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Shawn Thomas Richards'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
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.
Near-tenure University Of Utah College Of Law alumni
Fellow alumni on the NY register whose admission year is closest to 2007 (excluding same-firm colleagues above).
Same admission year (2007), other cities
NY-registered attorneys admitted in 2007 whose listed office city differs from Ogden, a vintage cohort, not a neighborhood list.
Nationwide attorneys with similar admission year or city registry density
Out-of-state NY bar peers for Shawn Thomas Richards with the closest admission year to 2007. 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 Shawn Richards licensed?
Shawn Richards is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Shawn Thomas Richards admitted to the bar?
Shawn Thomas Richards was admitted to the bar in 2007.
Where did Shawn Thomas Richards go to law school?
Shawn Thomas Richards attended University of Utah College of Law.
What company does Shawn Thomas Richards work for?
Shawn Thomas Richards is associated with Richards & Kaas in Ogden, UT.
Is Shawn Thomas Richards in good standing?
Yes, Shawn Thomas Richards holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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