New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Willard Sylvester Anthony Ii
Howard University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1996, registered office in New York, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1996
- Admitted
- 30
- Years in bar
- 2768570
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 30 years on the register since a 1996 admission, Willard Sylvester Anthony Ii ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 71% of the currently-active bar.
- 30 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 29%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Howard University
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2768570 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Willard Sylvester Anthony Ii, 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 Nys Office Of The Attorney General, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10005. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: HOWARD UNIVERSITY (350 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 30 years on the register, Willard Sylvester Anthony Ii 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 Willard Sylvester Anthony Ii's 30 years since admission in 1996. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
30 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
30 Top 29% higher than 71% of 284,296 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 · May 2026
How Willard compares to fellow Howard University alumni
Among the 223 Howard University graduates in the New York register, Willard Sylvester Anthony Ii is longer-tenured than 77% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
30 years vs. Howard University alumni
Years since admission - 223 NY-registered alumni of this school
30 Top 23% higher than 77% of 223 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 · May 2026
Howard University's active-bar rate
Of Howard University's 350 alumni in the New York register, 52.3% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Howard University alumni, active-bar rate
The 1996 admission class today
Of the 6,887 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1996, 62.7% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2768570
- Year Admitted
- 1996 (30 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Jan 2028
Location & Contact
- Company
- Nys Office Of The Attorney General
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10005
- Phone
- (212) 416-6053
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Willard Sylvester Anthony Ii'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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Willard Sylvester Anthony Ii's "Currently registered" listing confirms bar standing only, it is a registration fact to verify, not a verdict on quality or competence.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Willard Anthony licensed?
Willard Anthony is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Willard Sylvester Anthony Ii admitted to the bar?
Willard Sylvester Anthony Ii's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1996.
Where did Willard Sylvester Anthony Ii go to law school?
Willard Sylvester Anthony Ii attended HOWARD UNIVERSITY.
What company does Willard Sylvester Anthony Ii work for?
Willard Sylvester Anthony Ii is associated with Nys Office Of The Attorney General in New York, NY.
Is Willard Sylvester Anthony Ii in good standing?
Yes, Willard Sylvester Anthony Ii 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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