New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4
Robert Michael Vitale
Pepperdine University School Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2002, registered office in Rochester, NY. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2002
- Admitted
- 24
- Years in bar
- 4015244
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Robert Michael Vitale has held an active New York bar license for 24 years - admitted in 2002, longer-tenured than 51% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 24 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- #1108 of 2,355
- by tenure in Rochester office peers
- Law school
- Pepperdine University School Of Law
Data updated August 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Robert Michael Vitale carries New York bar registration 4015244, an established, active practitioner in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 4, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Legal Assistance Of Western Ny, located in Rochester, NY (Monroe County), ZIP 14614. 2 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: PEPPERDINE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW (194 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
With an established practice on record, Robert Michael Vitale remains inside the New York bar's active cohort - see below for how that share of the register compares.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Robert Michael Vitale was admitted in 2002, giving 24 years on the New York register.
24 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
24 Top 49% higher than 51% of 290,787 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · August 2026
Tenure among Rochester, NY office peers
Robert Michael Vitale's 24-year NY register tenure places mid-pack in Rochester, NY: rank #1,108 of 2,355 office peers (47th percentile). See the Rochester attorney directory .
- Local rank
- #1,108
- City cohort
- 2,355
- Local percentile
- 47th
- Admitted
- 2002
Nearest tenure peers in Rochester
- Maroun G. Ajaka admitted 2002 · 24 yr
- Kirsten J. Barclay admitted 2002 · 24 yr
- Sheani Chanmugam admitted 2002 · 24 yr
- Carolyn L. Chase admitted 2002 · 24 yr
How local rank is computed
Rank uses years since NY-bar admission among non-deceased registry rows that list the same office city and state, a local placement, not a statewide claim. Source: NY Office of Court Administration Attorney Registration · as of August 2026. Derived local rank, not published upstream.
Pepperdine University School Of Law's active-bar rate
Of Pepperdine University School Of Law's 194 alumni in the New York register, 84.5% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
The 2002 admission class today
Of the 7,981 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2002, 64.4% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 4015244
- Year Admitted
- 2002 (24 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 4
- Next Registration
- Feb 2028
Location & Contact
- Company
- Legal Assistance Of Western Ny
- City
- Rochester, NY
- County
- Monroe
- ZIP Code
- 14614
- Phone
- (585) 325-2520
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Robert Michael Vitale's current status, "Currently registered", places this attorney in the 67.2% of the 432,625-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.
Same firm affiliation: Legal Assistance Of Western Ny
Other NY-registered attorneys who share this firm name on the OCA register (not a geographic peer set).
View all attorneys at this firm →Near-tenure Pepperdine University School Of Law alumni
Fellow alumni on the NY register whose admission year is closest to 2002 (excluding same-firm colleagues above).
Same admission year (2002), other cities
NY-registered attorneys admitted in 2002 whose listed office city differs from Rochester, a vintage cohort, not a neighborhood list.
Nationwide attorneys with similar admission year or city registry density
Two non-geo peer axes for Robert Michael Vitale: closest NY bar admission year outside NY, and closest out-of-state office cities by how many NY-registered attorneys they list (~2,356 here). Distinct from same-firm, fellow-alumni, and same-year other-city strips above.
Similar admission year (~2002)
Counts come from the NY State Office of Court Administration registration extract; peers are not a competence or practice-area ranking.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Robert Vitale licensed?
Robert Vitale is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Robert Michael Vitale admitted to the bar?
Robert Michael Vitale was admitted to the bar in 2002.
Where did Robert Michael Vitale go to law school?
Robert Michael Vitale attended PEPPERDINE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW.
What company does Robert Michael Vitale work for?
Robert Michael Vitale is associated with Legal Assistance Of Western Ny in Rochester, NY.
Is Robert Michael Vitale in good standing?
Yes, Robert Michael Vitale holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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