New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2

William J. Caplow

New York University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1970. Status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration registry.

1970
Admitted
56
Years in bar
1342872
NY reg #

The record in one line

William J. Caplow carries a "Delinquent" status on the New York bar register, on record since 1970 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.

56 yrs
since first admission to the bar
Suspended
current bar status: "Delinquent"
Law school
New York University
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Bar status
Delinquent
suspended
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
1970
56 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
New York University
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
1342872
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

William J. Caplow is registered as bar number 1342872 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Delinquent", suspended or delinquent, verify terms with the bar before engaging. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

No firm or business address is on record. Educational background: NEW YORK UNIVERSITY.

State context & due diligence

A "Delinquent" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents, and how to verify current standing directly with the state bar.

How William compares to fellow New York University alumni

Among the 4,467 New York University graduates in the New York register, William J. Caplow is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.

56 years vs. New York University alumni

Years since admission - 4,467 NY-registered alumni of this school

56 Top 1% higher than 99% of 4,467 fellow alumni

This attorney 5 40 every registered alum of this school, bucketed by value

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 1970 admission class today

Of the 1,615 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1970, 36.5% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.

Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1970 admission class

30%40%50%60%70% Statewide, all years1970 class 66.2% 36.5% ▼ -44.9%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1970 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Delinquent
Registration Number
1342872
Year Admitted
1970 (56 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
2
Next Registration
Jan 2026

Location & Contact

Education

NEW YORK UNIVERSITY

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Bar status reference for the 429,620 attorneys registered in this jurisdiction. William J. Caplow's current status is "Delinquent".

Cohort Attorneys Share Profile relevance
Active in good standing 284,296
66.2%
This attorney is outside this cohort
Other / inactive / discipline 145,324
33.8%
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Total registered 429,620 100.0% Full New York bar register

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.

Before you rely on this record

William J. Caplow carries a "Delinquent" status. Verify the exact scope and dates of this action directly with the state bar before acting on it.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is William Caplow licensed?

William Caplow is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was William J. Caplow admitted to the bar?

William J. Caplow's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1970.

Where did William J. Caplow go to law school?

William J. Caplow attended NEW YORK UNIVERSITY.

Is William J. Caplow in good standing?

No, William J. Caplow carries a "Delinquent" status, not active standing. Confirm the exact scope directly with the state bar before engaging.

Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.