New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
William A. Austin
Fordham alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1978, registered office in Boonton, NJ. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1978
- Admitted
- 48
- Years in bar
- 1546068
- NY reg #
The record in one line
William A. Austin appears in the New York attorney register with a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", on record since 1978 - an administrative designation rather than discipline, but confirm current standing with the state bar.
- 48 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Pending-renewal
- current bar status: "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday"
- Law school
- Fordham
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
William A. Austin is registered as bar number 1546068 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 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
The attorney's registration lists a business address in Boonton, NJ, ZIP 07005. Educational background: FORDHAM.
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 Fordham alumni
Among the 2,708 Fordham graduates in the New York register, William A. Austin is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
48 years vs. Fordham alumni
Years since admission - 2,708 NY-registered alumni of this school
48 Top 1% higher than 99% of 2,708 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
The 1978 admission class today
Of the 3,834 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1978, 52.6% 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
- 1546068
- Year Admitted
- 1978 (48 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Feb 2026
Location & Contact
- City
- Boonton, NJ
- ZIP Code
- 07005
- Phone
- (973) 349-9517
Education
FORDHAM
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
William A. Austin'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 Austin licensed?
William Austin is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was William A. Austin admitted to the bar?
William A. Austin's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1978.
Where did William A. Austin go to law school?
William A. Austin attended FORDHAM.
Is William A. Austin in good standing?
Not currently, William A. Austin's listed status is "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", not active standing. Confirm current status with the state bar.
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