New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
William Kenneth Champness
Hofstra University Maurice A. Deane School Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2011, registered office in Newburgh, NY. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2011
- Admitted
- 15
- Years in bar
- 4916011
- NY reg #
The record in one line
William Kenneth Champness has held an active New York bar license for 15 years - admitted in 2011, longer-tenured than 37% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 15 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 63%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Hofstra University Maurice A. Deane School Of Law
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
William Kenneth Champness carries New York bar registration 4916011, an established, active practitioner in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Department Of Homeland Security, located in Newburgh, NY (Orange County), ZIP 12550. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: Hofstra University Maurice A. Deane School of Law (4,142 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
With an established practice on record, William Kenneth Champness 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 Kenneth Champness was admitted in 2011, giving 15 years on the New York register. The histogram places that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state, taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.
15 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
15 Top 63% higher than 37% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more active NY attorneys. 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
How William compares to fellow Hofstra University Maurice A. Deane School Of Law alumni
Among the 3,317 Hofstra University Maurice A. Deane School Of Law graduates in the New York register, William Kenneth Champness is longer-tenured than 67% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
15 years vs. Hofstra University Maurice A. Deane School Of Law alumni
Years since admission - 3,317 NY-registered alumni of this school
15 Top 33% higher than 67% of 3,317 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
Hofstra University Maurice A. Deane School Of Law's active-bar rate
Of Hofstra University Maurice A. Deane School Of Law's 4,142 alumni in the New York register, 86.1% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Hofstra University Maurice A. Deane School Of Law alumni, active-bar rate
The 2011 admission class today
Of the 9,856 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2011, 85.9% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 4916011
- Year Admitted
- 2011 (15 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Nov 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Department Of Homeland Security
- City
- Newburgh, NY
- County
- Orange
- ZIP Code
- 12550
- Phone
- (929) 617-4456
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
William Kenneth Champness'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 Champness licensed?
William Champness is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was William Kenneth Champness admitted to the bar?
William Kenneth Champness was admitted to the bar in 2011.
Where did William Kenneth Champness go to law school?
William Kenneth Champness attended Hofstra University Maurice A. Deane School of Law.
What company does William Kenneth Champness work for?
William Kenneth Champness is associated with Department Of Homeland Security in Newburgh, NY.
Is William Kenneth Champness in good standing?
Yes, William Kenneth Champness holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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