New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
William Charles Baton
Seton Hall University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2003, registered office in Newark, NJ. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2003
- Admitted
- 23
- Years in bar
- 4129110
- NY reg #
The record in one line
William Charles Baton has held an active New York bar license for 23 years - admitted in 2003, longer-tenured than 51% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 23 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- #637 of 1,838
- by tenure in Newark office peers
- Law school
- Seton Hall University
Data updated August 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
William Charles Baton carries New York bar registration 4129110, 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 Saul Ewing LLP, located in Newark, NJ, ZIP 07102. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: SETON HALL UNIVERSITY (1,033 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
With an established practice on record, William Charles Baton 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
William Charles Baton was admitted in 2003, giving 23 years on the New York register.
23 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
23 Top 49% higher than 51% of 290,787 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · August 2026
Tenure among Newark, NJ office peers
William Charles Baton is earlier in the Newark, NJ office cohort than most peers: local tenure rank #637 of 1,838 (35th percentile). See the Newark attorney directory .
- Local rank
- #637
- City cohort
- 1,838
- Local percentile
- 35th
- Admitted
- 2003
Nearest tenure peers in Newark
- Erik Christian Acosta admitted 2003 · 23 yr
- Lesley Renee Adams admitted 2003 · 23 yr
- Frances Connie Bajada admitted 2003 · 23 yr
- Alicia Yvonne Bergman admitted 2003 · 23 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 Seton Hall University alumni
Among the 767 Seton Hall University graduates in the New York register, William Charles Baton is longer-tenured than 17%.
23 years vs. Seton Hall University alumni
Years since admission - 767 NY-registered alumni of this school
23 Top 83% higher than 17% of 767 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
Seton Hall University's active-bar rate
Of Seton Hall University's 1,033 alumni in the New York register, 62.8% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
The 2003 admission class today
Of the 8,250 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2003, 83.9% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 4129110
- Year Admitted
- 2003 (23 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Dec 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Saul Ewing LLP
- City
- Newark, NJ
- ZIP Code
- 07102
- Phone
- (973) 286-6700
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
William Charles Baton's current status, "Currently registered", places this attorney in 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.
Same firm affiliation: Saul Ewing LLP
Other NY-registered attorneys who share this firm name on the OCA register (not a geographic peer set).
Near-tenure Seton Hall University alumni
Fellow alumni on the NY register whose admission year is closest to 2003 (excluding same-firm colleagues above).
Same admission year (2003), other cities
NY-registered attorneys admitted in 2003 whose listed office city differs from Newark, a vintage cohort, not a neighborhood list.
Nationwide attorneys with similar admission year or city registry density
Two non-geo peer axes for William Charles Baton: closest NY bar admission year outside NJ, and closest out-of-state office cities by how many NY-registered attorneys they list (~1,839 here). Distinct from same-firm, fellow-alumni, and same-year other-city strips above.
Similar admission year (~2003)
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 Baton licensed?
William Baton is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was William Charles Baton admitted to the bar?
William Charles Baton was admitted to the bar in 2003.
Where did William Charles Baton go to law school?
William Charles Baton attended SETON HALL UNIVERSITY.
What company does William Charles Baton work for?
William Charles Baton is associated with Saul Ewing LLP in Newark, NJ.
Is William Charles Baton in good standing?
Yes, William Charles Baton holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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