New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2

Robert David Kraus

University Of Michigan alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1983, registered office in Williamstown, MA. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

1983
Admitted
43
Years in bar
1848878
NY reg #

The record in one line

Robert David Kraus has spent 43 years on the register since admission in 1983, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 86% tenure percentile.

43 yrs
in active practice since admission
Active
current bar status: "Currently registered"
Top 14%
by tenure among active NY attorneys
Law school
University Of Michigan

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
1983
43 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
University Of Michigan
61.6% active rate
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
1848878
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Robert David Kraus has carried New York bar registration 1848878 for the better part of a career, still active and in 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 Kraus Law Group, LLC, located in Williamstown, MA, ZIP 01267. Educational background: UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN (2,063 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

Across a career spanning 43 years, Robert David Kraus 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 David Kraus's 43 years since a 1983 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.

43 years on the New York bar

Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys

43 Top 14% higher than 86% of 284,296 active NY attorneys

This attorney 0 80 every active NY attorney, bucketed by value

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 University Of Michigan alumni

Among the 1,206 University Of Michigan graduates in the New York register, Robert David Kraus is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.

43 years vs. University Of Michigan alumni

Years since admission - 1,206 NY-registered alumni of this school

43 Top 1% higher than 99% of 1,206 fellow alumni

This attorney 0 35 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

University Of Michigan's active-bar rate

Of University Of Michigan's 2,063 alumni in the New York register, 61.6% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.

University Of Michigan alumni, active-bar rate

0%100%New York avg66%61.6%
University Of Michigan alumni, active-bar rate

The 1983 admission class today

Of the 5,424 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1983, 65.7% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.

65.6%65.8%66%66.2%66.4% Statewide, all years1983 class 66.2% 65.7% ▼ -0.8%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1983 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
1848878
Year Admitted
1983 (43 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
2
Next Registration
Dec 2027

Location & Contact

Company
Kraus Law Group, LLC
ZIP Code
01267
Phone
(413) 458-1113

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Robert David Kraus'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
Cohort Attorneys Share Profile relevance
Active in good standing 284,296
66.2%
This attorney is in this cohort
Other / inactive / discipline 145,324
33.8%
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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 David Kraus's "Currently registered" listing confirms bar standing only, it is a registration fact to verify, not a verdict on quality or competence.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Robert Kraus licensed?

Robert Kraus is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Robert David Kraus admitted to the bar?

Robert David Kraus's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1983.

Where did Robert David Kraus go to law school?

Robert David Kraus attended UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN.

What company does Robert David Kraus work for?

Robert David Kraus is associated with Kraus Law Group, LLC in Williamstown, MA.

Is Robert David Kraus in good standing?

Yes, Robert David Kraus holds active bar status ("Currently registered").

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