New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
W Lawrence Darrow
NY-admitted attorney, admitted to the New York bar in 1936. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1936
- Admitted
- 90
- Years in bar
- 1618255
- NY reg #
The record in one line
W Lawrence Darrow's New York bar registration is a historical record only, listed with status "Deceased", on record since 1936 - this entry does not reflect an active practice.
- 90 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Deceased
- current bar status: "Deceased"
Data updated September 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
W Lawrence Darrow is registered as bar number 1618255 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Deceased", a historical record only. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Even after 90 years on the register, no firm or business address is on file for this attorney.
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.
The 1936 admission class today
Of the 633 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1936, 0% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Deceased
- Registration Number
- 1618255
- Year Admitted
- 1936 (90 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
Location & Contact
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
W Lawrence Darrow's current status, "Deceased", places this record outside 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is W Darrow licensed?
W Darrow is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was W Lawrence Darrow admitted to the bar?
W Lawrence Darrow's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1936.
Is W Lawrence Darrow in good standing?
W Lawrence Darrow's record is historical only ("Deceased"), it predates any current-standing question.
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