New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4
William Charles Bernhardi
Syracuse University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1986, registered office in Elma, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1986
- Admitted
- 40
- Years in bar
- 2073955
- NY reg #
The record in one line
William Charles Bernhardi has spent 40 years on the register since admission in 1986, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 86% tenure percentile.
- 40 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 14%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Syracuse University
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
William Charles Bernhardi has carried New York bar registration 2073955 for the better part of a career, still active and in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 4, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under William C. Bernhardi Law Offices PLLC, located in Elma, NY (Erie County), ZIP 14059. Educational background: SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY (2,796 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 40 years, William Charles Bernhardi 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 Charles Bernhardi's 40 years since a 1986 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
40 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
40 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 Syracuse University alumni
Among the 1,151 Syracuse University graduates in the New York register, William Charles Bernhardi is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
40 years vs. Syracuse University alumni
Years since admission - 1,151 NY-registered alumni of this school
40 Top 1% higher than 99% of 1,151 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
Syracuse University's active-bar rate
Of Syracuse University's 2,796 alumni in the New York register, 56.9% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Syracuse University alumni, active-bar rate
The 1986 admission class today
Of the 6,111 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1986, 57.6% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2073955
- Year Admitted
- 1986 (40 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 4
- Next Registration
- Oct 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- William C. Bernhardi Law Offices PLLC
- City
- Elma, NY
- County
- Erie
- ZIP Code
- 14059
- Phone
- (716) 674-2424
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
William Charles Bernhardi'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 Bernhardi licensed?
William Bernhardi is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was William Charles Bernhardi admitted to the bar?
William Charles Bernhardi's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1986.
Where did William Charles Bernhardi go to law school?
William Charles Bernhardi attended SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY.
What company does William Charles Bernhardi work for?
William Charles Bernhardi is associated with William C. Bernhardi Law Offices PLLC in Elma, NY.
Is William Charles Bernhardi in good standing?
Yes, William Charles Bernhardi holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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