New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2

Robert F. Colby

Stanford Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1981. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

1981
Admitted
45
Years in bar
1732551
NY reg #

The record in one line

Robert F. Colby appears in the New York attorney register with a current status of "Incapacitated", on record since 1981 - an administrative designation rather than discipline, but confirm current standing with the state bar.

45 yrs
since first admission to the bar
Incapacitated
current bar status: "Incapacitated"
Law school
Stanford Law School

Data updated September 2026

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Bar status
Incapacitated
incapacitated
Year admitted
1981
45 years
Law school
Stanford Law School
81.6% active rate
Registration
1732551
NY registration #

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Robert F. Colby is registered as bar number 1732551 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Incapacitated", an administrative designation, not discipline. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

Even after 45 years on the register, no firm or business address is on file for this attorney. Educational background: STANFORD LAW SCHOOL (1,500 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

A "Incapacitated" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort for now. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents.

How Robert compares to fellow Stanford Law School alumni

Among the 112 Stanford Law School graduates in the New York register, Robert F. Colby is longer-tenured than 99%.

45 years vs. Stanford Law School alumni

Years since admission - 112 NY-registered alumni of this school

45 Top 1% higher than 99% of 112 fellow alumni

This attorney 5 40 every registered alum of this school, bucketed by value

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 · September 2026

Stanford Law School's active-bar rate

Of Stanford Law School's 1,500 alumni in the New York register, 81.6% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.

0%100%New York avg67%81.6%
Stanford Law School alumni, active-bar rate

The 1981 admission class today

Of the 4,916 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1981, 54.1% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.

50%55%60%65%70% Statewide, all years1981 class 67.2% 54.1% ▼ -19.5%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1981 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Incapacitated
Registration Number
1732551
Year Admitted
1981 (45 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
2

Location & Contact

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Robert F. Colby's current status, "Incapacitated", places this record outside the 67.2% of the 432,625-attorney New York register currently marked active.

Full statewide breakdown & source note
Cohort Attorneys Share Relevance
Active in good standing 290,787
67.2%
This attorney is outside this cohort
Other / inactive / discipline 141,838
32.8%
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Total registered 432,625 100.0% 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.

Nationwide attorneys with similar admission year or city registry density

Out-of-state NY bar peers for Robert F. Colby with the closest admission year to 1981. Distinct from same-firm, fellow-alumni, and same-year other-city strips above.

Counts come from the NY State Office of Court Administration registration extract; peers are not a competence or practice-area ranking.

Before you rely on this record

Robert F. Colby is currently listed as "Incapacitated", treat that as a registration fact to confirm, not a verdict on quality.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Robert Colby licensed?

Robert Colby is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Robert F. Colby admitted to the bar?

Robert F. Colby's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1981.

Where did Robert F. Colby go to law school?

Robert F. Colby attended STANFORD LAW SCHOOL.

Is Robert F. Colby in good standing?

Not currently, Robert F. Colby's listed status is "Incapacitated", not active standing. Confirm current status with the state bar.

Cite this page & disclosure

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