New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Franklin Wilks
Rutgers - Newark alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1984, registered office in Bronx, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1984
- Admitted
- 42
- Years in bar
- 2211621
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Franklin Wilks has spent 42 years on the register since admission in 1984, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 86% tenure percentile.
- 42 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 14%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Rutgers - Newark
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Franklin Wilks has carried New York bar registration 2211621 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 Franklin Wilks, Esq., located in Bronx, NY (Bronx County), ZIP 10461. Educational background: RUTGERS - NEWARK (121 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 42 years, Franklin Wilks 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
Franklin Wilks's 42 years since a 1984 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
42 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
42 Top 14% higher than 86% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How Franklin compares to fellow Rutgers - Newark alumni
Among the 120 Rutgers - Newark graduates in the New York register, Franklin Wilks is longer-tenured than 78% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
42 years vs. Rutgers - Newark alumni
Years since admission - 120 NY-registered alumni of this school
42 Top 22% higher than 78% of 120 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
Rutgers - Newark's active-bar rate
Of Rutgers - Newark's 121 alumni in the New York register, 68.6% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Rutgers - Newark alumni, active-bar rate
The 1984 admission class today
Of the 5,952 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1984, 55.4% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2211621
- Year Admitted
- 1984 (42 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Aug 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Franklin Wilks, Esq.
- City
- Bronx, NY
- County
- Bronx
- ZIP Code
- 10461
- Phone
- (718) 701-5450
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Franklin Wilks'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 Franklin Wilks licensed?
Franklin Wilks is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Franklin Wilks admitted to the bar?
Franklin Wilks's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1984.
Where did Franklin Wilks go to law school?
Franklin Wilks attended RUTGERS - NEWARK.
What company does Franklin Wilks work for?
Franklin Wilks is associated with Franklin Wilks, Esq. in Bronx, NY.
Is Franklin Wilks in good standing?
Yes, Franklin Wilks holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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