New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Robert Jay Jacobs
University Of Florida alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1997, registered office in Gainesville, FL. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1997
- Admitted
- 29
- Years in bar
- 2784791
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 29 years on the register since a 1997 admission, Robert Jay Jacobs ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 61% of the currently-active bar.
- 29 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 39%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- University Of Florida
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2784791 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Robert Jay Jacobs, a veteran practitioner still in active good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Robert J. Jacobs Immigration Law PLLC, located in Gainesville, FL, ZIP 32606. Educational background: UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA (319 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 29 years on the register, Robert Jay Jacobs 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 Jay Jacobs's 29 years since admission in 1997. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
29 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
29 Top 39% higher than 61% 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 University Of Florida alumni
Among the 239 University Of Florida graduates in the New York register, Robert Jay Jacobs is longer-tenured than 73% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
29 years vs. University Of Florida alumni
Years since admission - 239 NY-registered alumni of this school
29 Top 27% higher than 73% of 239 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
University Of Florida's active-bar rate
Of University Of Florida's 319 alumni in the New York register, 63.3% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
University Of Florida alumni, active-bar rate
The 1997 admission class today
Of the 7,065 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1997, 78.5% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2784791
- Year Admitted
- 1997 (29 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Mar 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Robert J. Jacobs Immigration Law PLLC
- City
- Gainesville, FL
- ZIP Code
- 32606
- Phone
- (352) 359-3910
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Robert Jay Jacobs'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 Jacobs licensed?
Robert Jacobs is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Robert Jay Jacobs admitted to the bar?
Robert Jay Jacobs's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1997.
Where did Robert Jay Jacobs go to law school?
Robert Jay Jacobs attended UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA.
What company does Robert Jay Jacobs work for?
Robert Jay Jacobs is associated with Robert J. Jacobs Immigration Law PLLC in Gainesville, FL.
Is Robert Jay Jacobs in good standing?
Yes, Robert Jay Jacobs holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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