New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4
Robert M. Graff
Suny At Buffalo Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1978, registered office in Lockport, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1978
- Admitted
- 48
- Years in bar
- 1785674
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Robert M. Graff has spent 48 years on the register since admission in 1978, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 92% tenure percentile.
- 48 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- #19 of 132
- by tenure in Lockport office peers
- Law school
- Suny At Buffalo Of Law
Data updated August 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Robert M. Graff has carried New York bar registration 1785674 for the better part of a career, still active and in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 4, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Robert M. Graff, Esq., located in Lockport, NY (Niagara County), ZIP 14095. Educational background: SUNY AT BUFFALO OF LAW.
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 48 years, Robert M. Graff 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 M. Graff's 48 years since a 1978 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
48 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
48 Top 8% higher than 92% of 290,787 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · August 2026
Tenure among Lockport, NY office peers
Robert M. Graff is toward the newer end of Lockport, NY's NY register cohort: #19 of 132 by years since admission. See the Lockport attorney directory .
- Local rank
- #19
- City cohort
- 132
- Local percentile
- 14th
- Admitted
- 1978
Nearest tenure peers in Lockport
- Gary Martin Billingsley admitted 1979 · 47 yr
- David J. Farrugia admitted 1979 · 47 yr
- Robert Andrew Zucco admitted 1979 · 47 yr
- David Colin Douglas admitted 1976 · 50 yr
How local rank is computed
Rank uses years since NY-bar admission among non-deceased registry rows that list the same office city and state, a local placement, not a statewide claim. Source: NY Office of Court Administration Attorney Registration · as of August 2026. Derived local rank, not published upstream.
The 1978 admission class today
Of the 3,834 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1978, 51.7% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1785674
- Year Admitted
- 1978 (48 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 4
- Next Registration
- Jan 2028
Location & Contact
- Company
- Robert M. Graff, Esq.
- City
- Lockport, NY
- County
- Niagara
- ZIP Code
- 14095
- Phone
- (716) 628-3423
Education
SUNY AT BUFFALO OF LAW
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Robert M. Graff's current status, "Currently registered", places this attorney in the 67.2% of the 432,625-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.
Same admission year (1978), other cities
NY-registered attorneys admitted in 1978 whose listed office city differs from Lockport, a vintage cohort, not a neighborhood list.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Robert Graff licensed?
Robert Graff is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Robert M. Graff admitted to the bar?
Robert M. Graff's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1978.
Where did Robert M. Graff go to law school?
Robert M. Graff attended SUNY AT BUFFALO OF LAW.
What company does Robert M. Graff work for?
Robert M. Graff is associated with Robert M. Graff, Esq. in Lockport, NY.
Is Robert M. Graff in good standing?
Yes, Robert M. Graff holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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