New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
David Benjamin Kline
Widener University Delaware Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1999, registered office in Philadelphia, PA. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1999
- Admitted
- 27
- Years in bar
- 2989572
- NY reg #
The record in one line
David Benjamin Kline appears in the New York attorney register with a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", on record since 1999 - an administrative designation rather than discipline, but confirm current standing with the state bar.
- 27 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Pending-renewal
- current bar status: "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday"
- Law school
- Widener University Delaware Law School
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
David Benjamin Kline is registered as bar number 2989572 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", a routine periodic-renewal reminder, not discipline. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Zafran Law Group, located in Philadelphia, PA, ZIP 19102. Educational background: Widener University Delaware Law School (347 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
A "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort for now. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents.
How David compares to fellow Widener University Delaware Law School alumni
Among the 272 Widener University Delaware Law School graduates in the New York register, David Benjamin Kline is longer-tenured than 86% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
27 years vs. Widener University Delaware Law School alumni
Years since admission - 272 NY-registered alumni of this school
27 Top 14% higher than 86% of 272 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
Widener University Delaware Law School's active-bar rate
Of Widener University Delaware Law School's 347 alumni in the New York register, 80.7% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Widener University Delaware Law School alumni, active-bar rate
The 1999 admission class today
Of the 7,628 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1999, 79.4% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday
- Registration Number
- 2989572
- Year Admitted
- 1999 (27 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Jun 2025
Location & Contact
- Company
- Zafran Law Group
- City
- Philadelphia, PA
- ZIP Code
- 19102
- Phone
- (215) 587-0038
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
David Benjamin Kline's current status, "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", places this record outside 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 David Kline licensed?
David Kline is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was David Benjamin Kline admitted to the bar?
David Benjamin Kline's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1999.
Where did David Benjamin Kline go to law school?
David Benjamin Kline attended Widener University Delaware Law School.
What company does David Benjamin Kline work for?
David Benjamin Kline is associated with Zafran Law Group in Philadelphia, PA.
Is David Benjamin Kline in good standing?
Not currently, David Benjamin Kline's listed status is "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", not active standing. Confirm current status with the state bar.
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