New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Robert William Yalen
Harvard Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2001, registered office in New York, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2001
- Admitted
- 25
- Years in bar
- 4005278
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 25 years on the register since a 2001 admission, Robert William Yalen ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 61% of the currently-active bar.
- 25 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 39%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Harvard Law School
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 4005278 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Robert William Yalen, a veteran practitioner still in active good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Us Attorney'S Office Civil Division, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10007. Educational background: Harvard Law School (16,595 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 25 years on the register, Robert William Yalen still falls within the New York bar's active cohort, a share of the register detailed further below.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Few active New York attorneys match Robert William Yalen's 25 years since admission in 2001. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
25 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
25 Top 39% higher than 61% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more active NY attorneys. 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
How Robert compares to fellow Harvard Law School alumni
Among the 8,587 Harvard Law School graduates in the New York register, Robert William Yalen is longer-tenured than 87% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
25 years vs. Harvard Law School alumni
Years since admission - 8,587 NY-registered alumni of this school
25 Top 13% higher than 87% of 8,587 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
Harvard Law School's active-bar rate
Of Harvard Law School's 16,595 alumni in the New York register, 73.6% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Harvard Law School alumni, active-bar rate
The 2001 admission class today
Of the 7,416 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2001, 80% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 4005278
- Year Admitted
- 2001 (25 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Mar 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Us Attorney'S Office Civil Division
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10007
- Phone
- (212) 637-2722
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Robert William Yalen'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 Yalen licensed?
Robert Yalen is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Robert William Yalen admitted to the bar?
Robert William Yalen's admission to the New York bar dates back to 2001.
Where did Robert William Yalen go to law school?
Robert William Yalen attended Harvard Law School.
What company does Robert William Yalen work for?
Robert William Yalen is associated with Us Attorney'S Office Civil Division in New York, NY.
Is Robert William Yalen in good standing?
Yes, Robert William Yalen holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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