New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2

Robert Matthews Archer Iii

Hofstra alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2014, registered office in Riverhead, NY. This record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

2014
Admitted
12
Years in bar
5206974
NY reg #

The record in one line

Admitted in 2014, Robert Matthews Archer Iii has built 12 years of active New York practice - more tenure than 24% of the state's currently-active attorneys.

12 yrs
in active practice since admission
Active
current bar status: "Currently registered"
Top 76%
by tenure among active NY attorneys
Law school
Hofstra

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
2014
12 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
Hofstra
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
5206974
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Bar number 5206974 on the New York register belongs to Robert Matthews Archer Iii, currently in active standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

Practice address is listed under Suffolk County District Attorney'S Office, located in Riverhead, NY (Suffolk County), ZIP 11901. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: HOFSTRA.

State context & due diligence

Robert Matthews Archer Iii is currently part of the New York bar's active cohort, a group the breakdown below sizes against the full register.

Experience vs. the active New York bar

12 years into an active New York practice since a 2014 admission, Robert Matthews Archer Iii sits here on the statewide experience curve - taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.

12 years on the New York bar

Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys

12 Top 76% higher than 24% of 284,296 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 · May 2026

How Robert compares to fellow Hofstra alumni

Among the 1,307 Hofstra graduates in the New York register, Robert Matthews Archer Iii is longer-tenured than 0% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.

12 years vs. Hofstra alumni

Years since admission - 1,307 NY-registered alumni of this school

12 Top 100% higher than 0% of 1,307 fellow alumni

This attorney 5 40 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 · May 2026

The 2014 admission class today

Of the 10,747 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2014, 70.2% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.

64%66%68%70%72% Statewide, all years2014 class 66.2% 70.2% ▲ +6.0%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 2014 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
5206974
Year Admitted
2014 (12 yrs · mid-career)
Judicial Department
2
Next Registration
Nov 2026

Location & Contact

Company
Suffolk County District Attorney'S Office
County
Suffolk
ZIP Code
11901
Phone
(631) 852-1880

Education

HOFSTRA

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Robert Matthews Archer Iii'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
Cohort Attorneys Share Profile relevance
Active in good standing 284,296
66.2%
This attorney is in this cohort
Other / inactive / discipline 145,324
33.8%
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Total registered 429,620 100.0% 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.

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Before you rely on this record

Robert Matthews Archer Iii'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 Robert Archer licensed?

Robert Archer is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Robert Matthews Archer Iii admitted to the bar?

Robert Matthews Archer Iii has been on the New York bar register since 2014.

Where did Robert Matthews Archer Iii go to law school?

Robert Matthews Archer Iii attended HOFSTRA.

What company does Robert Matthews Archer Iii work for?

Robert Matthews Archer Iii is associated with Suffolk County District Attorney'S Office in Riverhead, NY.

Is Robert Matthews Archer Iii in good standing?

Yes, Robert Matthews Archer Iii holds active bar status ("Currently registered").

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