New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Keith Joel Roland
Columbia Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1972, registered office in Albany, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1972
- Admitted
- 54
- Years in bar
- 1552231
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Keith Joel Roland has spent 54 years on the register since admission in 1972, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 96% tenure percentile.
- 54 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 4%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Columbia Law School
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Keith Joel Roland has carried New York bar registration 1552231 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 Roland Law Firm, located in Albany, NY (Albany County), ZIP 12203. Educational background: Columbia Law School (21,447 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 54 years, Keith Joel Roland 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
Keith Joel Roland's 54 years since a 1972 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
54 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
54 Top 4% higher than 96% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How Keith compares to fellow Columbia Law School alumni
Among the 11,886 Columbia Law School graduates in the New York register, Keith Joel Roland is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
54 years vs. Columbia Law School alumni
Years since admission - 11,886 NY-registered alumni of this school
54 Top 1% higher than 99% of 11,886 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
Columbia Law School's active-bar rate
Of Columbia Law School's 21,447 alumni in the New York register, 77.3% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Columbia Law School alumni, active-bar rate
The 1972 admission class today
Of the 1,983 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1972, 41.8% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1552231
- Year Admitted
- 1972 (54 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Jul 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Roland Law Firm
- City
- Albany, NY
- County
- Albany
- ZIP Code
- 12203
- Phone
- (518) 694-3993
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Keith Joel Roland'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 Keith Roland licensed?
Keith Roland is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Keith Joel Roland admitted to the bar?
Keith Joel Roland's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1972.
Where did Keith Joel Roland go to law school?
Keith Joel Roland attended Columbia Law School.
What company does Keith Joel Roland work for?
Keith Joel Roland is associated with Roland Law Firm in Albany, NY.
Is Keith Joel Roland in good standing?
Yes, Keith Joel Roland holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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