New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4
Kevin J. Keane
City Univ Of New York alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1996, registered office in Amherst, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1996
- Admitted
- 30
- Years in bar
- 2715555
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 30 years on the register since a 1996 admission, Kevin J. Keane ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 71% of the currently-active bar.
- 30 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 29%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- City Univ Of New York
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2715555 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Kevin J. Keane, a veteran practitioner still in active 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 O'Brien And Ford PC, located in Amherst, NY (Erie County), ZIP 14226. Educational background: CITY UNIV OF NEW YORK (23 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 30 years on the register, Kevin J. Keane still falls within the New York bar's active cohort, a share of the register detailed further below.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Few active New York attorneys match Kevin J. Keane's 30 years since admission in 1996. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
30 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
30 Top 29% higher than 71% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
City Univ Of New York's active-bar rate
Of City Univ Of New York's 23 alumni in the New York register, 60.9% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
City Univ Of New York alumni, active-bar rate
The 1996 admission class today
Of the 6,887 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1996, 62.7% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2715555
- Year Admitted
- 1996 (30 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 4
- Next Registration
- Dec 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- O'Brien And Ford PC
- City
- Amherst, NY
- County
- Erie
- ZIP Code
- 14226
- Phone
- (716) 222-2222
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Kevin J. Keane'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 Kevin Keane licensed?
Kevin Keane is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Kevin J. Keane admitted to the bar?
Kevin J. Keane's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1996.
Where did Kevin J. Keane go to law school?
Kevin J. Keane attended CITY UNIV OF NEW YORK.
What company does Kevin J. Keane work for?
Kevin J. Keane is associated with O'Brien And Ford PC in Amherst, NY.
Is Kevin J. Keane in good standing?
Yes, Kevin J. Keane holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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