New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4
Roland Lord Wheeler Hayes
University Of Miami alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1986, registered office in Buffalo, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1986
- Admitted
- 40
- Years in bar
- 2021699
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Roland Lord Wheeler Hayes has spent 40 years on the register since admission in 1986, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 86% tenure percentile.
- 40 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 14%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- University Of Miami
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Roland Lord Wheeler Hayes has carried New York bar registration 2021699 for the better part of a career, still active and 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 Aid Bureau Of Buffalo, Inc, located in Buffalo, NY (Erie County), ZIP 14202. 4 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI (901 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 40 years, Roland Lord Wheeler Hayes 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
Roland Lord Wheeler Hayes's 40 years since a 1986 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
40 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
40 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 Roland compares to fellow University Of Miami alumni
Among the 519 University Of Miami graduates in the New York register, Roland Lord Wheeler Hayes is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
40 years vs. University Of Miami alumni
Years since admission - 519 NY-registered alumni of this school
40 Top 1% higher than 99% of 519 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
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 1986 admission class today
Of the 6,111 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1986, 57.6% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2021699
- Year Admitted
- 1986 (40 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 4
- Next Registration
- Aug 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Legal Aid Bureau Of Buffalo, Inc
- City
- Buffalo, NY
- County
- Erie
- ZIP Code
- 14202
- Phone
- (716) 853-9555
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Roland Lord Wheeler Hayes'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 Roland Hayes licensed?
Roland Hayes is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Roland Lord Wheeler Hayes admitted to the bar?
Roland Lord Wheeler Hayes's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1986.
Where did Roland Lord Wheeler Hayes go to law school?
Roland Lord Wheeler Hayes attended UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI.
What company does Roland Lord Wheeler Hayes work for?
Roland Lord Wheeler Hayes is associated with Legal Aid Bureau Of Buffalo, Inc in Buffalo, NY.
Is Roland Lord Wheeler Hayes in good standing?
Yes, Roland Lord Wheeler Hayes holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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