New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
S. Francis Williams
New York Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2003, registered office in Cortland, NY. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2003
- Admitted
- 23
- Years in bar
- 4127098
- NY reg #
The record in one line
S. Francis Williams has held an active New York bar license for 23 years - admitted in 2003, longer-tenured than 51% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 23 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- #41 of 61
- by tenure in Cortland office peers
- Law school
- New York Law School
Data updated August 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
S. Francis Williams carries New York bar registration 4127098, an established, active practitioner 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 Law Offices Of S. Francis Williams, P.C., located in Cortland, NY (Cortland County), ZIP 13045. Educational background: New York Law School (15,128 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
With an established practice on record, S. Francis Williams 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
S. Francis Williams was admitted in 2003, giving 23 years on the New York register.
23 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
23 Top 49% higher than 51% of 290,787 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 · August 2026
Tenure among Cortland, NY office peers
Against Cortland, NY's 61-attorney NY register cohort, S. Francis Williams lands at the 66th tenure percentile (rank #41). See the Cortland attorney directory .
- Local rank
- #41
- City cohort
- 61
- Local percentile
- 66th
- Admitted
- 2003
Nearest tenure peers in Cortland
- Victoria J. Monty admitted 2003 · 23 yr
- Anita Francisca Naa Okaile Ribeiro admitted 2004 · 22 yr
- Christopher Irvin Simser admitted 2001 · 25 yr
- Stacy L Banewicz admitted 2000 · 26 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.
How S. compares to fellow New York Law School alumni
Among the 8,212 New York Law School graduates in the New York register, S. Francis Williams is longer-tenured than 71%.
23 years vs. New York Law School alumni
Years since admission - 8,212 NY-registered alumni of this school
23 Top 29% higher than 71% of 8,212 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 · August 2026
New York Law School's active-bar rate
Of New York Law School's 15,128 alumni in the New York register, 71% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
New York Law School alumni, active-bar rate
The 2003 admission class today
Of the 8,250 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2003, 83.9% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 4127098
- Year Admitted
- 2003 (23 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- May 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Law Offices Of S. Francis Williams, P.C.
- City
- Cortland, NY
- County
- Cortland
- ZIP Code
- 13045
- Phone
- (607) 756-5050
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
S. Francis Williams'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.
Near-tenure New York Law School alumni
Fellow alumni on the NY register whose admission year is closest to 2003 (excluding same-firm colleagues above).
Same admission year (2003), other cities
NY-registered attorneys admitted in 2003 whose listed office city differs from Cortland, a vintage cohort, not a neighborhood list.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is S. Williams licensed?
S. Williams is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was S. Francis Williams admitted to the bar?
S. Francis Williams was admitted to the bar in 2003.
Where did S. Francis Williams go to law school?
S. Francis Williams attended New York Law School.
What company does S. Francis Williams work for?
S. Francis Williams is associated with Law Offices Of S. Francis Williams, P.C. in Cortland, NY.
Is S. Francis Williams in good standing?
Yes, S. Francis Williams holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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