New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
William Frederick Ames
Albany Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1976, registered office in Homer, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1976
- Admitted
- 50
- Years in bar
- 1361617
- NY reg #
The record in one line
William Frederick Ames appears in the New York attorney register with a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", on record since 1976 - an administrative designation rather than discipline, but confirm current standing with the state bar.
- 50 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Pending-renewal
- current bar status: "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday"
- Law school
- Albany Law School
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
William Frederick Ames is registered as bar number 1361617 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", a routine periodic-renewal reminder, not discipline. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under William F Ames Esq, located in Homer, NY (Cortland County), ZIP 13077. Educational background: Albany Law School (8,705 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
A "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort for now. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents.
How William compares to fellow Albany Law School alumni
Among the 4,211 Albany Law School graduates in the New York register, William Frederick Ames is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
50 years vs. Albany Law School alumni
Years since admission - 4,211 NY-registered alumni of this school
50 Top 1% higher than 99% of 4,211 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
Albany Law School's active-bar rate
Of Albany Law School's 8,705 alumni in the New York register, 72.7% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Albany Law School alumni, active-bar rate
The 1976 admission class today
Of the 3,226 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1976, 50.9% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday
- Registration Number
- 1361617
- Year Admitted
- 1976 (50 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- May 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- William F Ames Esq
- City
- Homer, NY
- County
- Cortland
- ZIP Code
- 13077
- Phone
- (607) 423-5589
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
William Frederick Ames's current status, "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", places this record outside 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 William Ames licensed?
William Ames is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was William Frederick Ames admitted to the bar?
William Frederick Ames's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1976.
Where did William Frederick Ames go to law school?
William Frederick Ames attended Albany Law School.
What company does William Frederick Ames work for?
William Frederick Ames is associated with William F Ames Esq in Homer, NY.
Is William Frederick Ames in good standing?
Not currently, William Frederick Ames's listed status is "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", not active standing. Confirm current status with the state bar.
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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