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

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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
1991
35 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
Univ Of N Carolina
80% active rate
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
2417681
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

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

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

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

0%100%New York avg66%80%
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.

65%70%75% Statewide, all years1991 class 66.2% 73.1% ▲ +10.4%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1991 admission class

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.
ZIP Code
07450
Phone
(914) 769-4842

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
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 Kenneth Bates Jr'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 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").

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