New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4

Kenneth Arthur Cohen

University Of Buffalo alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1970. 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
1580299
NY reg #

The record in one line

Kenneth Arthur Cohen 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
University Of Buffalo

Data updated August 2026

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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Year admitted
1970
56 years
Law school
University Of Buffalo
37.1% active rate
Registration
1580299
NY registration #

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Kenneth Arthur Cohen has carried New York bar registration 1580299 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

Even after 56 years on the register, no firm or business address is on file for this attorney. Educational background: UNIVERSITY OF BUFFALO (919 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

Across a career spanning 56 years, Kenneth Arthur Cohen 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

Kenneth Arthur Cohen'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 290,787 active NY attorneys

This attorney 0 80 every active NY attorney, bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more active NY attorneys. 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 · August 2026

How Kenneth compares to fellow University Of Buffalo alumni

Among the 309 University Of Buffalo graduates in the New York register, Kenneth Arthur Cohen is longer-tenured than 99%.

56 years vs. University Of Buffalo alumni

Years since admission - 309 NY-registered alumni of this school

56 Top 1% higher than 99% of 309 fellow alumni

This attorney 5 45 every registered alum of this school, bucketed by value

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 · August 2026

University Of Buffalo's active-bar rate

Of University Of Buffalo's 919 alumni in the New York register, 37.1% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.

0%100%New York avg67%37.1%
University Of Buffalo alumni, active-bar rate

The 1970 admission class today

Of the 1,615 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1970, 37.4% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.

30%40%50%60%70%80% Statewide, all years1970 class 67.2% 37.4% ▼ -44.3%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1970 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
1580299
Year Admitted
1970 (56 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
4
Next Registration
Jan 2028

Location & Contact

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Kenneth Arthur Cohen's current status, "Currently registered", places this attorney in the 67.2% of the 432,625-attorney New York register currently marked active.

Full statewide breakdown & source note
Cohort Attorneys Share Relevance
Active in good standing 290,787
67.2%
This attorney is in this cohort
Other / inactive / discipline 141,838
32.8%
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Total registered 432,625 100.0% Full New York bar register

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.

Nationwide attorneys with similar admission year or city registry density

Out-of-state NY bar peers for Kenneth Arthur Cohen with the closest admission year to 1970. Distinct from same-firm, fellow-alumni, and same-year other-city strips above.

Counts come from the NY State Office of Court Administration registration extract; peers are not a competence or practice-area ranking.

Before you rely on this record

Kenneth Arthur Cohen's "Currently registered" listing confirms bar standing only, it is a registration fact to verify, not a verdict on quality or competence.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Kenneth Cohen licensed?

Kenneth Cohen is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Kenneth Arthur Cohen admitted to the bar?

Kenneth Arthur Cohen's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1970.

Where did Kenneth Arthur Cohen go to law school?

Kenneth Arthur Cohen attended UNIVERSITY OF BUFFALO.

Is Kenneth Arthur Cohen in good standing?

Yes, Kenneth Arthur Cohen holds active bar status ("Currently registered").

Cite this page & disclosure

Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.