New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Robert Kellner Benjamin
University Of Pennsylvania alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1983. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1983
- Admitted
- 43
- Years in bar
- 1845791
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Robert Kellner Benjamin has spent 43 years on the register since admission in 1983, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 86% tenure percentile.
- 43 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 14%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- University Of Pennsylvania
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Robert Kellner Benjamin has carried New York bar registration 1845791 for the better part of a career, still active and in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Even after 43 years on the register, no firm or business address is on file for this attorney. Educational background: UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA (2,370 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 43 years, Robert Kellner Benjamin 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 Kellner Benjamin's 43 years since a 1983 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
43 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
43 Top 14% higher than 86% 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 University Of Pennsylvania alumni
Among the 1,853 University Of Pennsylvania graduates in the New York register, Robert Kellner Benjamin is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
43 years vs. University Of Pennsylvania alumni
Years since admission - 1,853 NY-registered alumni of this school
43 Top 1% higher than 99% of 1,853 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
University Of Pennsylvania's active-bar rate
Of University Of Pennsylvania's 2,370 alumni in the New York register, 70.1% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
University Of Pennsylvania alumni, active-bar rate
The 1983 admission class today
Of the 5,424 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1983, 65.7% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1845791
- Year Admitted
- 1983 (43 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Aug 2027
Location & Contact
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Robert Kellner Benjamin'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 Benjamin licensed?
Robert Benjamin is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Robert Kellner Benjamin admitted to the bar?
Robert Kellner Benjamin's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1983.
Where did Robert Kellner Benjamin go to law school?
Robert Kellner Benjamin attended UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA.
Is Robert Kellner Benjamin in good standing?
Yes, Robert Kellner Benjamin 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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