New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4
Thomas William Biddle
University Of Michigan alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1953. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1953
- Admitted
- 73
- Years in bar
- 1259290
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Thomas William Biddle's New York bar registration is a historical record only, listed with status "Deceased", on record since 1953 - this entry does not reflect an active practice.
- 73 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Deceased
- current bar status: "Deceased"
- Law school
- University Of Michigan
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Thomas William Biddle is registered as bar number 1259290 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Deceased", a historical record only. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 4, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Even after 73 years on the register, no firm or business address is on file for this attorney. Educational background: UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN (2,063 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
This is a historical New York bar record; it does not count toward the state's currently-active cohort shown below.
How Thomas compares to fellow University Of Michigan alumni
Among the 1,206 University Of Michigan graduates in the New York register, Thomas William Biddle is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
73 years vs. University Of Michigan alumni
Years since admission - 1,206 NY-registered alumni of this school
73 Top 1% higher than 99% of 1,206 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
University Of Michigan's active-bar rate
Of University Of Michigan's 2,063 alumni in the New York register, 61.6% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
University Of Michigan alumni, active-bar rate
The 1953 admission class today
Of the 1,415 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1953, 1.1% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Deceased
- Registration Number
- 1259290
- Year Admitted
- 1953 (73 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 4
Location & Contact
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Thomas William Biddle's current status, "Deceased", places this record outside 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 Thomas Biddle licensed?
Thomas Biddle is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Thomas William Biddle admitted to the bar?
Thomas William Biddle's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1953.
Where did Thomas William Biddle go to law school?
Thomas William Biddle attended UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN.
Is Thomas William Biddle in good standing?
Thomas William Biddle's record is historical only ("Deceased"), it predates any current-standing question.
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