New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2

Robert Brandon Kress

California Western School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1986. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

1986
Admitted
40
Years in bar
2050250
NY reg #

The record in one line

Robert Brandon Kress carries a "Resigned from bar - disciplinary reason" status on the New York bar register, on record since 1986 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.

40 yrs
since first admission to the bar
Disbarred
current bar status: "Resigned from bar - disciplinary reason"
Law school
California Western School

Data updated August 2026

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Bar status
Resigned from bar - disciplinary reason
disbarred
Year admitted
1986
40 years
Law school
California Western School
48.6% active rate
Registration
2050250
NY registration #

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Robert Brandon Kress is registered as bar number 2050250 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Resigned from bar - disciplinary reason", license revoked. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

Even after 40 years on the register, no firm or business address is on file for this attorney. Educational background: CALIFORNIA WESTERN SCHOOL (35 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

A "Resigned from bar - disciplinary reason" 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.

California Western School's active-bar rate

Of California Western School's 35 alumni in the New York register, 48.6% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.

0%100%New York avg67%48.6%
California Western School alumni, active-bar rate

The 1986 admission class today

Of the 6,111 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1986, 57.1% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.

55%60%65%70% Statewide, all years1986 class 67.2% 57.1% ▼ -15.0%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1986 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Resigned from bar - disciplinary reason
Registration Number
2050250
Year Admitted
1986 (40 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
2

Location & Contact

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Robert Brandon Kress's current status, "Resigned from bar - disciplinary reason", places this record outside the 67.2% of the 432,625-attorney New York register currently marked active.

Full statewide breakdown & source note
Cohort Attorneys Share Relevance
Active in good standing 290,787
67.2%
This attorney is outside this cohort
Other / inactive / discipline 141,838
32.8%
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Total registered 432,625 100.0% 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.

Nationwide attorneys with similar admission year or city registry density

Out-of-state NY bar peers for Robert Brandon Kress with the closest admission year to 1986. Distinct from same-firm, fellow-alumni, and same-year other-city strips above.

Counts come from the NY State Office of Court Administration registration extract; peers are not a competence or practice-area ranking.

Before you rely on this record

Robert Brandon Kress carries a "Resigned from bar - disciplinary reason" 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 Kress licensed?

Robert Kress is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Robert Brandon Kress admitted to the bar?

Robert Brandon Kress's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1986.

Where did Robert Brandon Kress go to law school?

Robert Brandon Kress attended CALIFORNIA WESTERN SCHOOL.

Is Robert Brandon Kress in good standing?

No, Robert Brandon Kress carries a "Resigned from bar - disciplinary reason" status, not active standing. Confirm the exact scope directly with the state bar before engaging.

Cite this page & disclosure

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