New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
David Robert Knowles
Cleveland-Marshall College Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1981, registered office in Cleveland, OH. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1981
- Admitted
- 45
- Years in bar
- 1762319
- NY reg #
The record in one line
David Robert Knowles has spent 45 years on the register since admission in 1981, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 92% tenure percentile.
- 45 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 8%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Cleveland-Marshall College Of Law
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
David Robert Knowles has carried New York bar registration 1762319 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 Wegman Hessler, located in Cleveland, OH, ZIP 44131. Educational background: Cleveland-Marshall College of Law (174 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 45 years, David Robert Knowles 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
David Robert Knowles's 45 years since a 1981 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
45 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
45 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 David compares to fellow Cleveland-Marshall College Of Law alumni
Among the 108 Cleveland-Marshall College Of Law graduates in the New York register, David Robert Knowles is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
45 years vs. Cleveland-Marshall College Of Law alumni
Years since admission - 108 NY-registered alumni of this school
45 Top 1% higher than 99% of 108 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
Cleveland-Marshall College Of Law's active-bar rate
Of Cleveland-Marshall College Of Law's 174 alumni in the New York register, 81.1% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Cleveland-Marshall College Of Law alumni, active-bar rate
The 1981 admission class today
Of the 4,916 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1981, 55.6% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1762319
- Year Admitted
- 1981 (45 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Sep 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Wegman Hessler
- City
- Cleveland, OH
- ZIP Code
- 44131
- Phone
- (216) 642-3342
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
David Robert Knowles'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 David Knowles licensed?
David Knowles is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was David Robert Knowles admitted to the bar?
David Robert Knowles's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1981.
Where did David Robert Knowles go to law school?
David Robert Knowles attended Cleveland-Marshall College of Law.
What company does David Robert Knowles work for?
David Robert Knowles is associated with Wegman Hessler in Cleveland, OH.
Is David Robert Knowles in good standing?
Yes, David Robert Knowles holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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