New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Robert William Schmidt
St. John'S University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1970, registered office in East Norwich, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1970
- Admitted
- 56
- Years in bar
- 1616085
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Robert William Schmidt has spent 56 years on the register since admission in 1970, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 98% tenure percentile.
- 56 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 2%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- St. John'S University
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Robert William Schmidt has carried New York bar registration 1616085 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 Robert W. Schmidt Esq., located in East Norwich, NY (Nassau County), ZIP 11732. Educational background: ST. JOHN'S UNIVERSITY (2,159 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 56 years, Robert William Schmidt 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 Schmidt's 56 years since a 1970 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
56 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
56 Top 2% higher than 98% 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 St. John'S University alumni
Among the 1,086 St. John'S University graduates in the New York register, Robert William Schmidt is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
56 years vs. St. John'S University alumni
Years since admission - 1,086 NY-registered alumni of this school
56 Top 1% higher than 99% of 1,086 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
St. John'S University's active-bar rate
Of St. John'S University's 2,159 alumni in the New York register, 73% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
St. John'S University alumni, active-bar rate
The 1970 admission class today
Of the 1,615 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1970, 36.5% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1616085
- Year Admitted
- 1970 (56 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Oct 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Robert W. Schmidt Esq.
- City
- East Norwich, NY
- County
- Nassau
- ZIP Code
- 11732
- Phone
- (516) 922-3907
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Robert William Schmidt'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 Schmidt licensed?
Robert Schmidt is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Robert William Schmidt admitted to the bar?
Robert William Schmidt's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1970.
Where did Robert William Schmidt go to law school?
Robert William Schmidt attended ST. JOHN'S UNIVERSITY.
What company does Robert William Schmidt work for?
Robert William Schmidt is associated with Robert W. Schmidt Esq. in East Norwich, NY.
Is Robert William Schmidt in good standing?
Yes, Robert William Schmidt holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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