New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Robert Brooks Bell
Stanford alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1987, registered office in Washington, DC. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1987
- Admitted
- 39
- Years in bar
- 2121358
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Robert Brooks Bell carries a "Delinquent" status on the New York bar register, on record since 1987 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.
- 39 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Suspended
- current bar status: "Delinquent"
- Law school
- Stanford
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Robert Brooks Bell is registered as bar number 2121358 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Delinquent", suspended or delinquent, verify terms with the bar before engaging. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Hughes Hubbard & Reed, located in Washington, DC, ZIP 20006. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: STANFORD (601 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
A "Delinquent" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents, and how to verify current standing directly with the state bar.
How Robert compares to fellow Stanford alumni
Among the 406 Stanford graduates in the New York register, Robert Brooks Bell is longer-tenured than 87% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
39 years vs. Stanford alumni
Years since admission - 406 NY-registered alumni of this school
39 Top 13% higher than 87% of 406 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
Stanford's active-bar rate
Of Stanford's 601 alumni in the New York register, 62.4% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Stanford alumni, active-bar rate
The 1987 admission class today
Of the 5,948 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1987, 71.3% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Delinquent
- Registration Number
- 2121358
- Year Admitted
- 1987 (39 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Aug 2025
Location & Contact
- Company
- Hughes Hubbard & Reed
- City
- Washington, DC
- ZIP Code
- 20006
- Phone
- (202) 721-4704
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Robert Brooks Bell's current status, "Delinquent", places this record outside 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 Brooks Bell carries a "Delinquent" status. Verify the exact scope and dates of this action directly with the state bar before acting on it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Robert Bell licensed?
Robert Bell is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Robert Brooks Bell admitted to the bar?
Robert Brooks Bell's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1987.
Where did Robert Brooks Bell go to law school?
Robert Brooks Bell attended STANFORD.
What company does Robert Brooks Bell work for?
Robert Brooks Bell is associated with Hughes Hubbard & Reed in Washington, DC.
Is Robert Brooks Bell in good standing?
No, Robert Brooks Bell carries a "Delinquent" status, not active standing. Confirm the exact scope directly with the state bar before engaging.
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