New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Gary William Crockett
Chapman Univ. Sch. Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2001, registered office in Costa Mesa, CA. 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
- 3929163
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 25 years on the register since a 2001 admission, Gary William Crockett ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 62% of the currently-active bar.
- 25 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- #24 of 94
- by tenure in Costa Mesa office peers
- Law school
- Chapman Univ. Sch. Of Law
Data updated August 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 3929163 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Gary William Crockett, a veteran practitioner still in active 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 Woodruff & Smart, located in Costa Mesa, CA, ZIP 92626. 1 other attorney shares this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: CHAPMAN UNIV. SCH. OF LAW.
State context & due diligence
After 25 years on the register, Gary William Crockett 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 Gary William Crockett's 25 years since admission in 2001.
25 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
25 Top 38% higher than 62% of 290,787 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · August 2026
Tenure among Costa Mesa, CA office peers
Gary William Crockett is toward the newer end of Costa Mesa, CA's NY register cohort: #24 of 94 by years since admission. See the Costa Mesa attorney directory .
- Local rank
- #24
- City cohort
- 94
- Local percentile
- 24th
- Admitted
- 2001
Nearest tenure peers in Costa Mesa
- Carrie Anne Gonell admitted 2000 · 26 yr
- Steven Brian Heymann admitted 2000 · 26 yr
- Adam John Mikkelsen admitted 2000 · 26 yr
- Serge V. Pavluk 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.
The 2001 admission class today
Of the 7,416 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2001, 82.5% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 3929163
- Year Admitted
- 2001 (25 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Oct 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Woodruff & Smart
- City
- Costa Mesa, CA
- ZIP Code
- 92626
- Phone
- (714) 415-1018
Education
CHAPMAN UNIV. SCH. OF LAW
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Gary William Crockett'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: Woodruff & Smart
Other NY-registered attorneys who share this firm name on the OCA register (not a geographic peer set).
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Gary Crockett licensed?
Gary Crockett is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Gary William Crockett admitted to the bar?
Gary William Crockett's admission to the New York bar dates back to 2001.
Where did Gary William Crockett go to law school?
Gary William Crockett attended CHAPMAN UNIV. SCH. OF LAW.
What company does Gary William Crockett work for?
Gary William Crockett is associated with Woodruff & Smart in Costa Mesa, CA.
Is Gary William Crockett in good standing?
Yes, Gary William Crockett holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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