New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Steven Ward Williams
Calif Western alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1994, registered office in Syracuse, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1994
- Admitted
- 32
- Years in bar
- 2644300
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 32 years on the register since a 1994 admission, Steven Ward Williams ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 71% of the currently-active bar.
- 32 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 29%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Calif Western
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2644300 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Steven Ward Williams, 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 Smith, Sovik, Kendrick & Sugnet PC, located in Syracuse, NY (Onondaga County), ZIP 13202. Educational background: CALIF WESTERN (4 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 32 years on the register, Steven Ward Williams 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 Steven Ward Williams's 32 years since admission in 1994. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
32 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
32 Top 29% higher than 71% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
Calif Western's active-bar rate
Of Calif Western's 4 alumni in the New York register, 50% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Calif Western alumni, active-bar rate
The 1994 admission class today
Of the 6,410 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1994, 61.6% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2644300
- Year Admitted
- 1994 (32 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Jun 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Smith, Sovik, Kendrick & Sugnet PC
- City
- Syracuse, NY
- County
- Onondaga
- ZIP Code
- 13202
- Phone
- (315) 474-2911
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Steven Ward Williams'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 Steven Williams licensed?
Steven Williams is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Steven Ward Williams admitted to the bar?
Steven Ward Williams's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1994.
Where did Steven Ward Williams go to law school?
Steven Ward Williams attended CALIF WESTERN.
What company does Steven Ward Williams work for?
Steven Ward Williams is associated with Smith, Sovik, Kendrick & Sugnet PC in Syracuse, NY.
Is Steven Ward Williams in good standing?
Yes, Steven Ward Williams holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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