New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1

Wesley S. Williams

Harvard Columbia alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1969, registered office in Washington, DC. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

1969
Admitted
57
Years in bar
1208669
NY reg #

The record in one line

Wesley S. Williams carries a "Delinquent" status on the New York bar register, on record since 1969 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.

57 yrs
since first admission to the bar
Suspended
current bar status: "Delinquent"
Law school
Harvard Columbia

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Delinquent
suspended
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
1969
57 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
Harvard Columbia
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
1208669
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Wesley S. Williams is registered as bar number 1208669 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Delinquent", suspended or delinquent, verify terms with the bar before engaging. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

Practice address is listed under Covington & Burling, located in Washington, DC, ZIP 20004. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: HARVARD COLUMBIA.

State context & due diligence

A "Delinquent" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents, and how to verify current standing directly with the state bar.

The 1969 admission class today

Of the 1,864 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1969, 36.4% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.

30%40%50%60%70% Statewide, all years1969 class 66.2% 36.4% ▼ -45.0%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1969 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Delinquent
Registration Number
1208669
Year Admitted
1969 (57 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
1
Next Registration
Nov 2026

Location & Contact

Company
Covington & Burling
ZIP Code
20004
Phone
(202) 662-5628

Education

HARVARD COLUMBIA

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Wesley S. Williams's current status, "Delinquent", places this record outside the 66.2% of the 429,620-attorney New York register currently marked active.

Full statewide breakdown & source note
Cohort Attorneys Share Profile relevance
Active in good standing 284,296
66.2%
This attorney is outside this cohort
Other / inactive / discipline 145,324
33.8%
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Total registered 429,620 100.0% Full New York bar register

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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Before you rely on this record

Wesley S. Williams carries a "Delinquent" status. Verify the exact scope and dates of this action directly with the state bar before acting on it.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Wesley Williams licensed?

Wesley Williams is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Wesley S. Williams admitted to the bar?

Wesley S. Williams's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1969.

Where did Wesley S. Williams go to law school?

Wesley S. Williams attended HARVARD COLUMBIA.

What company does Wesley S. Williams work for?

Wesley S. Williams is associated with Covington & Burling in Washington, DC.

Is Wesley S. Williams in good standing?

No, Wesley S. Williams carries a "Delinquent" status, not active standing. Confirm the exact scope directly with the state bar before engaging.

Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.