New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Robert Kenneth Bates Jr
Univ Of N Carolina alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1991, registered office in Ridgewood, NJ. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1991
- Admitted
- 35
- Years in bar
- 2417681
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 35 years on the register since a 1991 admission, Robert Kenneth Bates Jr ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 79% of the currently-active bar.
- 35 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 21%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Univ Of N Carolina
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2417681 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Robert Kenneth Bates Jr, a veteran practitioner still in active good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Law Office Of Robert K. Bates, Jr., located in Ridgewood, NJ, ZIP 07450. Educational background: UNIV OF N CAROLINA (5 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 35 years on the register, Robert Kenneth Bates Jr 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 Robert Kenneth Bates Jr's 35 years since admission in 1991. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
35 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
35 Top 21% higher than 79% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
Univ Of N Carolina's active-bar rate
Of Univ Of N Carolina's 5 alumni in the New York register, 80% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Univ Of N Carolina alumni, active-bar rate
The 1991 admission class today
Of the 6,456 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1991, 73.1% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2417681
- Year Admitted
- 1991 (35 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Jan 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Law Office Of Robert K. Bates, Jr.
- City
- Ridgewood, NJ
- ZIP Code
- 07450
- Phone
- (914) 769-4842
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Robert Kenneth Bates Jr'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 Robert Bates licensed?
Robert Bates is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Robert Kenneth Bates Jr admitted to the bar?
Robert Kenneth Bates Jr's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1991.
Where did Robert Kenneth Bates Jr go to law school?
Robert Kenneth Bates Jr attended UNIV OF N CAROLINA.
What company does Robert Kenneth Bates Jr work for?
Robert Kenneth Bates Jr is associated with Law Office Of Robert K. Bates, Jr. in Ridgewood, NJ.
Is Robert Kenneth Bates Jr in good standing?
Yes, Robert Kenneth Bates Jr holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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