New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Willard Clinton Carte
West Virginia University College Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2009, registered office in Charleston, WV. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2009
- Admitted
- 17
- Years in bar
- 4718656
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Willard Clinton Carte has held an active New York bar license for 17 years - admitted in 2009, longer-tenured than 37% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 17 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 63%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- West Virginia University College Of Law
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Willard Clinton Carte carries New York bar registration 4718656, an established, active practitioner in 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 Office Of The Federal Public Defender For The Southern District Of West Virginia, located in Charleston, WV, ZIP 25301. Educational background: West Virginia University College of Law (59 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
With an established practice on record, Willard Clinton Carte remains inside the New York bar's active cohort - see below for how that share of the register compares.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Willard Clinton Carte was admitted in 2009, giving 17 years on the New York register. The histogram places that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state, taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.
17 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
17 Top 63% higher than 37% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How Willard compares to fellow West Virginia University College Of Law alumni
Among the 53 West Virginia University College Of Law graduates in the New York register, Willard Clinton Carte is longer-tenured than 58% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
17 years vs. West Virginia University College Of Law alumni
Years since admission - 53 NY-registered alumni of this school
17 Top 42% higher than 58% of 53 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
West Virginia University College Of Law's active-bar rate
Of West Virginia University College Of Law's 59 alumni in the New York register, 83.1% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
West Virginia University College Of Law alumni, active-bar rate
The 2009 admission class today
Of the 10,203 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2009, 84.8% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 4718656
- Year Admitted
- 2009 (17 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Nov 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Office Of The Federal Public Defender For The Southern District Of West Virginia
- City
- Charleston, WV
- ZIP Code
- 25301
- Phone
- (304) 347-3350
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Willard Clinton Carte'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 Willard Carte licensed?
Willard Carte is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Willard Clinton Carte admitted to the bar?
Willard Clinton Carte was admitted to the bar in 2009.
Where did Willard Clinton Carte go to law school?
Willard Clinton Carte attended West Virginia University College of Law.
What company does Willard Clinton Carte work for?
Willard Clinton Carte is associated with Office Of The Federal Public Defender For The Southern District Of West Virginia in Charleston, WV.
Is Willard Clinton Carte in good standing?
Yes, Willard Clinton Carte holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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