New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4
Robert K. Hilton Iii
Vermont Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1994, registered office in Utica, NY. 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
- 2589760
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 32 years on the register since a 1994 admission, Robert K. Hilton Iii 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
- Vermont Law School
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2589760 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Robert K. Hilton Iii, a veteran practitioner still in active 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 Hilton Estate & Elder Law, LLC, located in Utica, NY (Oneida County), ZIP 13502. Educational background: VERMONT LAW SCHOOL (993 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 32 years on the register, Robert K. Hilton Iii 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 K. Hilton Iii'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 Vermont Law School alumni
Among the 146 Vermont Law School graduates in the New York register, Robert K. Hilton Iii is longer-tenured than 67% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
32 years vs. Vermont Law School alumni
Years since admission - 146 NY-registered alumni of this school
32 Top 33% higher than 67% of 146 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
Vermont Law School's active-bar rate
Of Vermont Law School's 993 alumni in the New York register, 73.3% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Vermont Law School 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
- 2589760
- Year Admitted
- 1994 (32 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 4
- Next Registration
- Nov 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Hilton Estate & Elder Law, LLC
- City
- Utica, NY
- County
- Oneida
- ZIP Code
- 13502
- Phone
- (315) 624-9600
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Robert K. Hilton Iii'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 Hilton licensed?
Robert Hilton is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Robert K. Hilton Iii admitted to the bar?
Robert K. Hilton Iii's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1994.
Where did Robert K. Hilton Iii go to law school?
Robert K. Hilton Iii attended VERMONT LAW SCHOOL.
What company does Robert K. Hilton Iii work for?
Robert K. Hilton Iii is associated with Hilton Estate & Elder Law, LLC in Utica, NY.
Is Robert K. Hilton Iii in good standing?
Yes, Robert K. Hilton Iii 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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