New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Robert M. Baum
Syracuse University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1972, registered office in New York, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1972
- Admitted
- 54
- Years in bar
- 1634435
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Robert M. Baum has spent 54 years on the register since admission in 1972, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 96% tenure percentile.
- 54 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 4%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Syracuse University
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Robert M. Baum has carried New York bar registration 1634435 for the better part of a career, still active and in good 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 Federal Defenders Of Ny, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10007. 2 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY (2,796 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 54 years, Robert M. Baum 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 M. Baum's 54 years since a 1972 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
54 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
54 Top 4% higher than 96% 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 Syracuse University alumni
Among the 1,151 Syracuse University graduates in the New York register, Robert M. Baum is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
54 years vs. Syracuse University alumni
Years since admission - 1,151 NY-registered alumni of this school
54 Top 1% higher than 99% of 1,151 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
Syracuse University's active-bar rate
Of Syracuse University's 2,796 alumni in the New York register, 56.9% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Syracuse University alumni, active-bar rate
The 1972 admission class today
Of the 1,983 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1972, 41.8% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1634435
- Year Admitted
- 1972 (54 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Nov 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Federal Defenders Of Ny
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10007
- Phone
- (212) 417-8700
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Robert M. Baum'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 M. Baum'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 Baum licensed?
Robert Baum is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Robert M. Baum admitted to the bar?
Robert M. Baum's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1972.
Where did Robert M. Baum go to law school?
Robert M. Baum attended SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY.
What company does Robert M. Baum work for?
Robert M. Baum is associated with Federal Defenders Of Ny in New York, NY.
Is Robert M. Baum in good standing?
Yes, Robert M. Baum holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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