New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4
Robert Harold Askounes Ashford
Harvard alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1980, registered office in Syracuse, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1980
- Admitted
- 46
- Years in bar
- 1697283
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Robert Harold Askounes Ashford has spent 46 years on the register since admission in 1980, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 92% tenure percentile.
- 46 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 8%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Harvard
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Robert Harold Askounes Ashford has carried New York bar registration 1697283 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
Practice address is listed under College Of Law, located in Syracuse, NY (Onondaga County), ZIP 13244. 2 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: HARVARD.
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 46 years, Robert Harold Askounes Ashford 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
Robert Harold Askounes Ashford's 46 years since a 1980 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
46 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
46 Top 8% higher than 92% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How Robert compares to fellow Harvard alumni
Among the 3,070 Harvard graduates in the New York register, Robert Harold Askounes Ashford is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
46 years vs. Harvard alumni
Years since admission - 3,070 NY-registered alumni of this school
46 Top 1% higher than 99% of 3,070 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
The 1980 admission class today
Of the 4,659 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1980, 53.7% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1697283
- Year Admitted
- 1980 (46 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 4
- Next Registration
- Sep 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- College Of Law
- City
- Syracuse, NY
- County
- Onondaga
- ZIP Code
- 13244
- Phone
- (315) 491-4888
Education
HARVARD
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Robert Harold Askounes Ashford'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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Robert Harold Askounes Ashford'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 Ashford licensed?
Robert Ashford is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Robert Harold Askounes Ashford admitted to the bar?
Robert Harold Askounes Ashford's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1980.
Where did Robert Harold Askounes Ashford go to law school?
Robert Harold Askounes Ashford attended HARVARD.
What company does Robert Harold Askounes Ashford work for?
Robert Harold Askounes Ashford is associated with College Of Law in Syracuse, NY.
Is Robert Harold Askounes Ashford in good standing?
Yes, Robert Harold Askounes Ashford holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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