New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4
David B. Robinson
Yale Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1970, registered office in Washington, DC. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1970
- Admitted
- 56
- Years in bar
- 1589068
- NY reg #
The record in one line
David B. Robinson has spent 56 years on the register since admission in 1970, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 98% tenure percentile.
- 56 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 2%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Yale Law School
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
David B. Robinson has carried New York bar registration 1589068 for the better part of a career, still active and in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 4, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under David Robinson Law, located in Washington, DC, ZIP 20007. Educational background: Yale Law School (3,128 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 56 years, David B. Robinson 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 B. Robinson's 56 years since a 1970 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
56 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
56 Top 2% higher than 98% 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 Yale Law School alumni
Among the 2,131 Yale Law School graduates in the New York register, David B. Robinson is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
56 years vs. Yale Law School alumni
Years since admission - 2,131 NY-registered alumni of this school
56 Top 1% higher than 99% of 2,131 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
Yale Law School's active-bar rate
Of Yale Law School's 3,128 alumni in the New York register, 74.1% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Yale Law School alumni, active-bar rate
The 1970 admission class today
Of the 1,615 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1970, 36.5% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1589068
- Year Admitted
- 1970 (56 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 4
- Next Registration
- Aug 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- David Robinson Law
- City
- Washington, DC
- ZIP Code
- 20007
- Phone
- (202) 748-8961
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
David B. Robinson'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 Robinson licensed?
David Robinson is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was David B. Robinson admitted to the bar?
David B. Robinson's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1970.
Where did David B. Robinson go to law school?
David B. Robinson attended Yale Law School.
What company does David B. Robinson work for?
David B. Robinson is associated with David Robinson Law in Washington, DC.
Is David B. Robinson in good standing?
Yes, David B. Robinson holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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