New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Walter Rivera
University Of Pennsylvania Carey Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1980, registered office in White Plains, NY. 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
- 1688597
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Walter Rivera has spent 46 years on the register since admission in 1980, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 92% tenure percentile.
- 46 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 8%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- University Of Pennsylvania Carey Law School
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Walter Rivera has carried New York bar registration 1688597 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 Supreme Court Of The State Of New York, located in White Plains, NY (Westchester County), ZIP 10601. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School (1,437 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 46 years, Walter Rivera 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
Walter Rivera's 46 years since a 1980 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
46 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
46 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 Walter compares to fellow University Of Pennsylvania Carey Law School alumni
Among the 1,280 University Of Pennsylvania Carey Law School graduates in the New York register, Walter Rivera is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
46 years vs. University Of Pennsylvania Carey Law School alumni
Years since admission - 1,280 NY-registered alumni of this school
46 Top 1% higher than 99% of 1,280 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
University Of Pennsylvania Carey Law School's active-bar rate
Of University Of Pennsylvania Carey Law School's 1,437 alumni in the New York register, 87.5% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
University Of Pennsylvania Carey Law School alumni, active-bar rate
The 1980 admission class today
Of the 4,659 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1980, 53.7% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1688597
- Year Admitted
- 1980 (46 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Jan 2028
Location & Contact
- Company
- Supreme Court Of The State Of New York
- City
- White Plains, NY
- County
- Westchester
- ZIP Code
- 10601
- Phone
- (914) 284-5250
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Walter Rivera'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 Walter Rivera licensed?
Walter Rivera is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Walter Rivera admitted to the bar?
Walter Rivera's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1980.
Where did Walter Rivera go to law school?
Walter Rivera attended University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School.
What company does Walter Rivera work for?
Walter Rivera is associated with Supreme Court Of The State Of New York in White Plains, NY.
Is Walter Rivera in good standing?
Yes, Walter Rivera holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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