New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2

Robert S. Ross

Widener University Delaware Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1979. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

1979
Admitted
47
Years in bar
1186303
NY reg #

The record in one line

Robert S. Ross's New York bar registration is a historical record only, listed with status "Deceased", on record since 1979 - this entry does not reflect an active practice.

47 yrs
since first admission to the bar
Deceased
current bar status: "Deceased"
Law school
Widener University Delaware Law School

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Deceased
deceased
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
1979
47 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
Widener University Delaware Law School
80.7% active rate
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
1186303
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Robert S. Ross is registered as bar number 1186303 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Deceased", a historical record only. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

Even after 47 years on the register, no firm or business address is on file for this attorney. Educational background: Widener University Delaware Law School (347 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

This is a historical New York bar record; it does not count toward the state's currently-active cohort shown below.

How Robert compares to fellow Widener University Delaware Law School alumni

Among the 272 Widener University Delaware Law School graduates in the New York register, Robert S. Ross is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.

47 years vs. Widener University Delaware Law School alumni

Years since admission - 272 NY-registered alumni of this school

47 Top 1% higher than 99% of 272 fellow alumni

This attorney 0 30 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

Widener University Delaware Law School's active-bar rate

Of Widener University Delaware Law School's 347 alumni in the New York register, 80.7% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.

Widener University Delaware Law School alumni, active-bar rate

0%100%New York avg66%80.7%
Widener University Delaware Law School alumni, active-bar rate

The 1979 admission class today

Of the 3,974 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1979, 53% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.

50%55%60%65%70% Statewide, all years1979 class 66.2% 53% ▼ -19.9%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1979 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Deceased
Registration Number
1186303
Year Admitted
1979 (47 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
2

Location & Contact

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Robert S. Ross's current status, "Deceased", 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%
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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.

Before you rely on this record

Robert S. Ross's record is historical. Confirm you are researching the correct person before drawing any conclusion from this listing.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Robert Ross licensed?

Robert Ross is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Robert S. Ross admitted to the bar?

Robert S. Ross's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1979.

Where did Robert S. Ross go to law school?

Robert S. Ross attended Widener University Delaware Law School.

Is Robert S. Ross in good standing?

Robert S. Ross's record is historical only ("Deceased"), it predates any current-standing question.

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