New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Robert Emerson Foster Jr
Widener University School Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1994, registered office in Philadelphia, PA. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1994
- Admitted
- 32
- Years in bar
- 2613214
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 32 years on the register since a 1994 admission, Robert Emerson Foster Jr ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 71% of the currently-active bar.
- 32 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 29%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Widener University School Of Law
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2613214 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Robert Emerson Foster Jr, 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 Philadelphia District Attorney'S Office, located in Philadelphia, PA, ZIP 19107. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: WIDENER UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW (156 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 32 years on the register, Robert Emerson Foster Jr 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 Emerson Foster Jr's 32 years since admission in 1994. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
32 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
32 Top 29% higher than 71% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more active NY attorneys. 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
How Robert compares to fellow Widener University School Of Law alumni
Among the 149 Widener University School Of Law graduates in the New York register, Robert Emerson Foster Jr is longer-tenured than 96% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
32 years vs. Widener University School Of Law alumni
Years since admission - 149 NY-registered alumni of this school
32 Top 4% higher than 96% of 149 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
Widener University School Of Law's active-bar rate
Of Widener University School Of Law's 156 alumni in the New York register, 73.7% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Widener University School Of Law alumni, active-bar rate
The 1994 admission class today
Of the 6,410 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1994, 61.6% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2613214
- Year Admitted
- 1994 (32 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Sep 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Philadelphia District Attorney'S Office
- City
- Philadelphia, PA
- ZIP Code
- 19107
- Phone
- (215) 686-8997
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Robert Emerson Foster Jr'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 Foster licensed?
Robert Foster is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Robert Emerson Foster Jr admitted to the bar?
Robert Emerson Foster Jr's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1994.
Where did Robert Emerson Foster Jr go to law school?
Robert Emerson Foster Jr attended WIDENER UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW.
What company does Robert Emerson Foster Jr work for?
Robert Emerson Foster Jr is associated with Philadelphia District Attorney'S Office in Philadelphia, PA.
Is Robert Emerson Foster Jr in good standing?
Yes, Robert Emerson Foster Jr holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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