New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
William J. Better
Western New England Sch alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1982, registered office in Kinderhook, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1982
- Admitted
- 44
- Years in bar
- 1769934
- NY reg #
The record in one line
William J. Better appears in the New York attorney register with a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", on record since 1982 - an administrative designation rather than discipline, but confirm current standing with the state bar.
- 44 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Pending-renewal
- current bar status: "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday"
- Law school
- Western New England Sch
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
William J. Better is registered as bar number 1769934 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 J. Better, P.C., located in Kinderhook, NY (Columbia County), ZIP 12106. 1 other attorney shares this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: WESTERN NEW ENGLAND SCH (7 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.
Western New England Sch's active-bar rate
Of Western New England Sch's 7 alumni in the New York register, 42.9% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Western New England Sch alumni, active-bar rate
The 1982 admission class today
Of the 5,180 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1982, 53.3% 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
- 1769934
- Year Admitted
- 1982 (44 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- May 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- William J. Better, P.C.
- City
- Kinderhook, NY
- County
- Columbia
- ZIP Code
- 12106
- Phone
- (518) 758-1511
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
William J. Better'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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William J. Better is currently listed as "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", treat that as a registration fact to confirm, not a verdict on quality.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is William Better licensed?
William Better is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was William J. Better admitted to the bar?
William J. Better's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1982.
Where did William J. Better go to law school?
William J. Better attended WESTERN NEW ENGLAND SCH.
What company does William J. Better work for?
William J. Better is associated with William J. Better, P.C. in Kinderhook, NY.
Is William J. Better in good standing?
Not currently, William J. Better'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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