New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
William Ballard Baker
University Of Virginia alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1983, registered office in Washington, DC. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1983
- Admitted
- 43
- Years in bar
- 1853605
- NY reg #
The record in one line
William Ballard Baker has spent 43 years on the register since admission in 1983, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 86% tenure percentile.
- 43 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 14%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- University Of Virginia
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
William Ballard Baker has carried New York bar registration 1853605 for the better part of a career, still active and in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Potomac Law Group, PLLC, located in Washington, DC, ZIP 20006. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA.
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 43 years, William Ballard Baker has remained part of the New York bar's active cohort, a share of the register detailed further below.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
William Ballard Baker's 43 years since a 1983 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
43 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
43 Top 14% higher than 86% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How William compares to fellow University Of Virginia alumni
Among the 1,300 University Of Virginia graduates in the New York register, William Ballard Baker is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
43 years vs. University Of Virginia alumni
Years since admission - 1,300 NY-registered alumni of this school
43 Top 1% higher than 99% of 1,300 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
The 1983 admission class today
Of the 5,424 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1983, 65.7% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1853605
- Year Admitted
- 1983 (43 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Sep 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Potomac Law Group, PLLC
- City
- Washington, DC
- ZIP Code
- 20006
- Phone
- (202) 204-3005
Education
UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
William Ballard Baker'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 William Baker licensed?
William Baker is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was William Ballard Baker admitted to the bar?
William Ballard Baker's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1983.
Where did William Ballard Baker go to law school?
William Ballard Baker attended UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA.
What company does William Ballard Baker work for?
William Ballard Baker is associated with Potomac Law Group, PLLC in Washington, DC.
Is William Ballard Baker in good standing?
Yes, William Ballard Baker holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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