New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1

Robert James Kochenthal Jr.

Yale alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1980, registered office in Wayne, NJ. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

1980
Admitted
46
Years in bar
1677780
NY reg #

The record in one line

Robert James Kochenthal Jr. carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status on the New York bar register, on record since 1980 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.

46 yrs
since first admission to the bar
Suspended
current bar status: "Suspended, delinquent"
Law school
Yale

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Suspended, delinquent
suspended
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
1980
46 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
Yale
49.1% active rate
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
1677780
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Robert James Kochenthal Jr. is registered as bar number 1677780 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Suspended, delinquent", suspended or delinquent, verify terms with the bar before engaging. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

Practice address is listed under Valley National Bank, located in Wayne, NJ, ZIP 07470. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: YALE (2,592 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

A "Suspended, delinquent" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents, and how to verify current standing directly with the state bar.

How Robert compares to fellow Yale alumni

Among the 1,101 Yale graduates in the New York register, Robert James Kochenthal Jr. is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.

46 years vs. Yale alumni

Years since admission - 1,101 NY-registered alumni of this school

46 Top 1% higher than 99% of 1,101 fellow alumni

This attorney 5 40 every registered alum of this school, bucketed by value

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

Yale's active-bar rate

Of Yale's 2,592 alumni in the New York register, 49.1% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.

Yale alumni, active-bar rate

0%100%New York avg66%49.1%
Yale alumni, active-bar rate

The 1980 admission class today

Of the 4,659 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1980, 53.7% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.

50%55%60%65%70% Statewide, all years1980 class 66.2% 53.7% ▼ -18.9%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1980 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Suspended, delinquent
Registration Number
1677780
Year Admitted
1980 (46 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
1
Next Registration
Oct 2026

Location & Contact

Company
Valley National Bank
ZIP Code
07470
Phone
(973) 872-5462

Education

YALE

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Robert James Kochenthal Jr.'s current status, "Suspended, delinquent", places this record outside the 66.2% of the 429,620-attorney New York register currently marked active.

Full statewide breakdown & source note
Cohort Attorneys Share Profile relevance
Active in good standing 284,296
66.2%
This attorney is outside this cohort
Other / inactive / discipline 145,324
33.8%
Verify status before engaging
Total registered 429,620 100.0% Full New York bar register

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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Before you rely on this record

Robert James Kochenthal Jr. carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status. Verify the exact scope and dates of this action directly with the state bar before acting on it.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Robert Kochenthal licensed?

Robert Kochenthal is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Robert James Kochenthal Jr. admitted to the bar?

Robert James Kochenthal Jr.'s admission to the New York bar dates back to 1980.

Where did Robert James Kochenthal Jr. go to law school?

Robert James Kochenthal Jr. attended YALE.

What company does Robert James Kochenthal Jr. work for?

Robert James Kochenthal Jr. is associated with Valley National Bank in Wayne, NJ.

Is Robert James Kochenthal Jr. in good standing?

No, Robert James Kochenthal Jr. carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status, not active standing. Confirm the exact scope directly with the state bar before engaging.

Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.