New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Andrew David Rafkin
Union University Albany Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1980, registered office in Tequesta, FL. 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
- 1698398
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Andrew David Rafkin 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
- Union University Albany Law
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Andrew David Rafkin has carried New York bar registration 1698398 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
The attorney's registration lists a business address in Tequesta, FL, ZIP 33469. Educational background: UNION UNIVERSITY ALBANY LAW (4 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 46 years, Andrew David Rafkin 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
Andrew David Rafkin'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
Union University Albany Law's active-bar rate
Of Union University Albany Law's 4 alumni in the New York register, 100% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Union University Albany Law 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
- 1698398
- Year Admitted
- 1980 (46 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Nov 2026
Location & Contact
- City
- Tequesta, FL
- ZIP Code
- 33469
- Phone
- (561) 748-8459
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Andrew David Rafkin'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 Andrew Rafkin licensed?
Andrew Rafkin is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Andrew David Rafkin admitted to the bar?
Andrew David Rafkin's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1980.
Where did Andrew David Rafkin go to law school?
Andrew David Rafkin attended UNION UNIVERSITY ALBANY LAW.
Is Andrew David Rafkin in good standing?
Yes, Andrew David Rafkin holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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