New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Robert Ovila Breton
University Of Illinois - Chicago (Uic) alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1989, registered office in Albany, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1989
- Admitted
- 37
- Years in bar
- 2280386
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 37 years on the register since a 1989 admission, Robert Ovila Breton ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 79% of the currently-active bar.
- 37 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 21%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- University Of Illinois - Chicago (Uic)
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2280386 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Robert Ovila Breton, 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 Nys Dot, located in Albany, NY (Albany County), ZIP 12205. 2 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: University of Illinois - Chicago (UIC).
State context & due diligence
After 37 years on the register, Robert Ovila Breton 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 Ovila Breton's 37 years since admission in 1989. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
37 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
37 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
The 1989 admission class today
Of the 6,247 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1989, 70.8% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2280386
- Year Admitted
- 1989 (37 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Oct 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Nys Dot
- City
- Albany, NY
- County
- Albany
- ZIP Code
- 12205
- Phone
- (518) 457-2411
Education
University of Illinois - Chicago (UIC)
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Robert Ovila Breton'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 Breton licensed?
Robert Breton is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Robert Ovila Breton admitted to the bar?
Robert Ovila Breton's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1989.
Where did Robert Ovila Breton go to law school?
Robert Ovila Breton attended University of Illinois - Chicago (UIC).
What company does Robert Ovila Breton work for?
Robert Ovila Breton is associated with Nys Dot in Albany, NY.
Is Robert Ovila Breton in good standing?
Yes, Robert Ovila Breton 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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