Richard Riker | |
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| Recorder of New York City | |
| In office 1815–1819 | |
| Preceded by | Josiah O. Hoffman |
| Succeeded by | Peter A. Jay |
| In office 1821–1823 | |
| Preceded by | Peter A. Jay |
| Succeeded by | Samuel Jones |
| In office 1824–1838 | |
| Preceded by | Samuel Jones |
| Succeeded by | Robert H. Morris |
| District attorney (1st District) | |
| In office August 19, 1801 – February 13, 1810 | |
| Preceded by | Josiah O. Hoffman |
| Succeeded by | Cadwallader D. Colden |
| In office February 19, 1811 – March 5, 1813 | |
| Preceded by | Cadwallader D. Colden |
| Succeeded by | Barent Gardenier |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Richard Riker September 9, 1773 Newtown, Province of New York, British America |
| Died | September 26, 1842 (aged 69) New York City, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic-Republican Party |
| Spouse |
Janette Phoenix (m. 1807) |
| Parent(s) | Samuel Riker Anna Lawrence |
Richard Riker (September 9, 1773 – September 26, 1842) was an American lawyer and politician from New York, who served as the first district attorney of what is now New York County, and as recorder of New York City.