New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4
Robert J. Potenza
Suny Buffalo alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1982, registered office in Chicago, IL. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1982
- Admitted
- 44
- Years in bar
- 1828540
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Robert J. Potenza carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status on the New York bar register, on record since 1982 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.
- 44 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Suspended
- current bar status: "Suspended, delinquent"
- Law school
- Suny Buffalo
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Robert J. Potenza is registered as bar number 1828540 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 4, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Law Office Robert J.V. Potenza Esq., located in Chicago, IL, ZIP 60626. Educational background: SUNY BUFFALO (970 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 Suny Buffalo alumni
Among the 450 Suny Buffalo graduates in the New York register, Robert J. Potenza is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
44 years vs. Suny Buffalo alumni
Years since admission - 450 NY-registered alumni of this school
44 Top 1% higher than 99% of 450 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
Suny Buffalo's active-bar rate
Of Suny Buffalo's 970 alumni in the New York register, 65.7% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Suny Buffalo alumni, active-bar rate
The 1982 admission class today
Of the 5,180 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1982, 53.3% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Suspended, delinquent
- Registration Number
- 1828540
- Year Admitted
- 1982 (44 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 4
- Next Registration
- Mar 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Law Office Robert J.V. Potenza Esq.
- City
- Chicago, IL
- ZIP Code
- 60626
- Phone
- (773) 761-5209
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Robert J. Potenza'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
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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Robert J. Potenza 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 Potenza licensed?
Robert Potenza is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Robert J. Potenza admitted to the bar?
Robert J. Potenza's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1982.
Where did Robert J. Potenza go to law school?
Robert J. Potenza attended SUNY BUFFALO.
What company does Robert J. Potenza work for?
Robert J. Potenza is associated with Law Office Robert J.V. Potenza Esq. in Chicago, IL.
Is Robert J. Potenza in good standing?
No, Robert J. Potenza 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.
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