New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Robert John Degroot
Fordham alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1981, registered office in Newark, NJ. 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
- 2921633
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Robert John Degroot has spent 45 years on the register since admission in 1981, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 92% tenure percentile.
- 45 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 8%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Fordham
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Robert John Degroot has carried New York bar registration 2921633 for the better part of a career, still active and in 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 Robert J. Degroot, Esq., located in Newark, NJ, ZIP 07102. 1 other attorney shares this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: FORDHAM.
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 45 years, Robert John Degroot 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 John Degroot's 45 years since a 1981 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
45 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
45 Top 8% higher than 92% 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 Fordham alumni
Among the 2,708 Fordham graduates in the New York register, Robert John Degroot is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
45 years vs. Fordham alumni
Years since admission - 2,708 NY-registered alumni of this school
45 Top 1% higher than 99% of 2,708 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
The 1981 admission class today
Of the 4,916 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1981, 55.6% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2921633
- Year Admitted
- 1981 (45 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Aug 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Robert J. Degroot, Esq.
- City
- Newark, NJ
- ZIP Code
- 07102
- Phone
- (973) 643-1930
Education
FORDHAM
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Robert John Degroot'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 John Degroot'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 Degroot licensed?
Robert Degroot is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Robert John Degroot admitted to the bar?
Robert John Degroot's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1981.
Where did Robert John Degroot go to law school?
Robert John Degroot attended FORDHAM.
What company does Robert John Degroot work for?
Robert John Degroot is associated with Robert J. Degroot, Esq. in Newark, NJ.
Is Robert John Degroot in good standing?
Yes, Robert John Degroot 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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