New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
William James Alford Iii
Suny Buffalo Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1988, 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.
- 1988
- Admitted
- 38
- Years in bar
- 2162972
- NY reg #
The record in one line
William James Alford Iii carries a "Delinquent" status on the New York bar register, on record since 1988 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.
- 38 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Suspended
- current bar status: "Delinquent"
- #11901 of 93,608
- by tenure in New York office peers
- Law school
- Suny Buffalo Law School
Data updated August 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
William James Alford Iii is registered as bar number 2162972 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 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under William J. Alford Iii, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10007. Educational background: SUNY Buffalo Law School (3,576 registered alumni).
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.
Tenure among New York, NY office peers
William James Alford Iii is earlier in the New York, NY office cohort than most peers: local tenure rank #11,901 of 93,608 (13th percentile). See the New York attorney directory .
- Local rank
- #11,901
- City cohort
- 93,608
- Local percentile
- 13th
- Admitted
- 1988
Nearest tenure peers in New York
- Julianne Abelman admitted 1988 · 38 yr
- Glenn Robert Abolafia admitted 1988 · 38 yr
- Jeffrey Simon Abraham admitted 1988 · 38 yr
- Laurie Phyllis Abramowitz admitted 1988 · 38 yr
How local rank is computed
Rank uses years since NY-bar admission among non-deceased registry rows that list the same office city and state, a local placement, not a statewide claim. Source: NY Office of Court Administration Attorney Registration · as of August 2026. Derived local rank, not published upstream.
How William compares to fellow Suny Buffalo Law School alumni
Among the 4,938 Suny Buffalo Law School graduates in the New York register, William James Alford Iii is longer-tenured than 99%.
38 years vs. Suny Buffalo Law School alumni
Years since admission - 4,938 NY-registered alumni of this school
38 Top 1% higher than 99% of 4,938 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 · August 2026
Suny Buffalo Law School's active-bar rate
Of Suny Buffalo Law School's 3,576 alumni in the New York register, 85.7% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
The 1988 admission class today
Of the 6,238 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1988, 56.7% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Delinquent
- Registration Number
- 2162972
- Year Admitted
- 1988 (38 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Oct 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- William J. Alford Iii
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10007
- Phone
- (347) 423-6397
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
William James Alford Iii's current status, "Delinquent", 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.
Near-tenure Suny Buffalo Law School alumni
Fellow alumni on the NY register whose admission year is closest to 1988 (excluding same-firm colleagues above).
Same admission year (1988), other cities
NY-registered attorneys admitted in 1988 whose listed office city differs from New York, a vintage cohort, not a neighborhood list.
Nationwide attorneys with similar admission year or city registry density
Two non-geo peer axes for William James Alford Iii: closest NY bar admission year outside NY, and closest out-of-state office cities by how many NY-registered attorneys they list (~93,609 here). Distinct from same-firm, fellow-alumni, and same-year other-city strips above.
Similar admission year (~1988)
Counts come from the NY State Office of Court Administration registration extract; peers are not a competence or practice-area ranking.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is William Alford licensed?
William Alford is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was William James Alford Iii admitted to the bar?
William James Alford Iii's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1988.
Where did William James Alford Iii go to law school?
William James Alford Iii attended SUNY Buffalo Law School.
What company does William James Alford Iii work for?
William James Alford Iii is associated with William J. Alford Iii in New York, NY.
Is William James Alford Iii in good standing?
No, William James Alford Iii carries a "Delinquent" status, not active standing. Confirm the exact scope directly with the state bar before engaging.
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