New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4
Robert W. Klingensmith
Valparaiso University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1976, registered office in Amherst, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1976
- Admitted
- 50
- Years in bar
- 1463637
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Robert W. Klingensmith has spent 50 years on the register since admission in 1976, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 96% tenure percentile.
- 50 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 4%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Valparaiso University
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Robert W. Klingensmith has carried New York bar registration 1463637 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
The attorney's registration lists a business address in Amherst, NY (Erie County), ZIP 14228. Educational background: VALPARAISO UNIVERSITY (49 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 50 years, Robert W. Klingensmith 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 W. Klingensmith's 50 years since a 1976 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
50 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
50 Top 4% higher than 96% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
Valparaiso University's active-bar rate
Of Valparaiso University's 49 alumni in the New York register, 55.1% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Valparaiso University alumni, active-bar rate
The 1976 admission class today
Of the 3,226 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1976, 50.9% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1463637
- Year Admitted
- 1976 (50 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 4
- Next Registration
- Sep 2026
Location & Contact
- City
- Amherst, NY
- County
- Erie
- ZIP Code
- 14228
- Phone
- (716) 568-2030
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Robert W. Klingensmith'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 Klingensmith licensed?
Robert Klingensmith is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Robert W. Klingensmith admitted to the bar?
Robert W. Klingensmith's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1976.
Where did Robert W. Klingensmith go to law school?
Robert W. Klingensmith attended VALPARAISO UNIVERSITY.
Is Robert W. Klingensmith in good standing?
Yes, Robert W. Klingensmith holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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