New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Robert David Steele
University Of Virginia alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1982, 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.
- 1982
- Admitted
- 44
- Years in bar
- 1827542
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Robert David Steele has spent 44 years on the register since admission in 1982, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 86% tenure percentile.
- 44 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 14%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- University Of Virginia
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Robert David Steele has carried New York bar registration 1827542 for the better part of a career, still active and in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Schwartz Sladkus Reich Greenberg Atlas LLP, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10022. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA.
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 44 years, Robert David Steele 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 David Steele's 44 years since a 1982 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
44 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
44 Top 14% higher than 86% 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 Virginia alumni
Among the 1,300 University Of Virginia graduates in the New York register, Robert David Steele is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
44 years vs. University Of Virginia alumni
Years since admission - 1,300 NY-registered alumni of this school
44 Top 1% higher than 99% of 1,300 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
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
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1827542
- Year Admitted
- 1982 (44 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Nov 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Schwartz Sladkus Reich Greenberg Atlas LLP
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10022
- Phone
- (212) 743-7060
Education
UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Robert David Steele'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 Steele licensed?
Robert Steele is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Robert David Steele admitted to the bar?
Robert David Steele's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1982.
Where did Robert David Steele go to law school?
Robert David Steele attended UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA.
What company does Robert David Steele work for?
Robert David Steele is associated with Schwartz Sladkus Reich Greenberg Atlas LLP in New York, NY.
Is Robert David Steele in good standing?
Yes, Robert David Steele holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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