New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Peter Francis Kenton
Columbia Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1953. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1953
- Admitted
- 73
- Years in bar
- 2366151
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Peter Francis Kenton appears in the New York attorney register with a current status of "Resigned", on record since 1953 - an administrative designation rather than discipline, but confirm current standing with the state bar.
- 73 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Resigned
- current bar status: "Resigned"
- Law school
- Columbia Law School
Data updated August 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Peter Francis Kenton is registered as bar number 2366151 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Resigned", a voluntary resignation, not necessarily discipline, verify specifics with the bar. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Even after 73 years on the register, no firm or business address is on file for this attorney. Educational background: Columbia Law School (11,650 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
A "Resigned" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort for now. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents.
How Peter compares to fellow Columbia Law School alumni
Among the 12,124 Columbia Law School graduates in the New York register, Peter Francis Kenton is longer-tenured than 99%.
73 years vs. Columbia Law School alumni
Years since admission - 12,124 NY-registered alumni of this school
73 Top 1% higher than 99% of 12,124 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 · August 2026
Columbia Law School's active-bar rate
Of Columbia Law School's 11,650 alumni in the New York register, 78.3% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Columbia Law School alumni, active-bar rate
The 1953 admission class today
Of the 1,415 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1953, 0.9% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Resigned
- Registration Number
- 2366151
- Year Admitted
- 1953 (73 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
Location & Contact
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Peter Francis Kenton's current status, "Resigned", places this record outside the 67.2% of the 432,625-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.
Near-tenure Columbia Law School alumni
Fellow alumni on the NY register whose admission year is closest to 1953 .
Same admission year (1953), other cities
NY-registered attorneys admitted in 1953 whose listed office city differs from this record, a vintage cohort, not a neighborhood list.
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Peter Francis Kenton is currently listed as "Resigned", treat that as a registration fact to confirm, not a verdict on quality.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Peter Kenton licensed?
Peter Kenton is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Peter Francis Kenton admitted to the bar?
Peter Francis Kenton's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1953.
Where did Peter Francis Kenton go to law school?
Peter Francis Kenton attended Columbia Law School.
Is Peter Francis Kenton in good standing?
Not currently, Peter Francis Kenton's listed status is "Resigned", not active standing. Confirm current status with the state bar.
Cite this page & disclosure
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.