New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Robert William Schaffer
University Of Miami alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1980, registered office in New York, NY. 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
- 1695493
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Robert William Schaffer has spent 46 years on the register since admission in 1980, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 92% tenure percentile.
- 46 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 8%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- University Of Miami
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Robert William Schaffer has carried New York bar registration 1695493 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 New York City Department Of Finance- Legal Division, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10038. Educational background: UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI (901 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 46 years, Robert William Schaffer 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 William Schaffer's 46 years since a 1980 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
46 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
46 Top 8% higher than 92% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How Robert compares to fellow University Of Miami alumni
Among the 519 University Of Miami graduates in the New York register, Robert William Schaffer is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
46 years vs. University Of Miami alumni
Years since admission - 519 NY-registered alumni of this school
46 Top 1% higher than 99% of 519 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
University Of Miami's active-bar rate
Of University Of Miami's 901 alumni in the New York register, 63.9% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
University Of Miami 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.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1695493
- Year Admitted
- 1980 (46 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Dec 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- New York City Department Of Finance- Legal Division
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10038
- Phone
- (212) 748-7243
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Robert William Schaffer'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
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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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Robert Schaffer licensed?
Robert Schaffer is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Robert William Schaffer admitted to the bar?
Robert William Schaffer's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1980.
Where did Robert William Schaffer go to law school?
Robert William Schaffer attended UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI.
What company does Robert William Schaffer work for?
Robert William Schaffer is associated with New York City Department Of Finance- Legal Division in New York, NY.
Is Robert William Schaffer in good standing?
Yes, Robert William Schaffer holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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