New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
William Arnold Cherno
Hofstra University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1980, registered office in Brightwaters, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1980
- Admitted
- 46
- Years in bar
- 1694512
- NY reg #
The record in one line
William Arnold Cherno has spent 46 years on the register since admission in 1980, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 92% tenure percentile.
- 46 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 8%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Hofstra University
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
William Arnold Cherno has carried New York bar registration 1694512 for the better part of a career, still active and 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 Law Office Of William A. Cherno, located in Brightwaters, NY (Suffolk County), ZIP 11718. Educational background: HOFSTRA UNIVERSITY.
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 46 years, William Arnold Cherno 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 Arnold Cherno's 46 years since a 1980 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
46 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
46 Top 8% higher than 92% 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 Hofstra University alumni
Among the 1,546 Hofstra University graduates in the New York register, William Arnold Cherno is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
46 years vs. Hofstra University alumni
Years since admission - 1,546 NY-registered alumni of this school
46 Top 1% higher than 99% of 1,546 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
The 1980 admission class today
Of the 4,659 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1980, 53.7% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1694512
- Year Admitted
- 1980 (46 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Jun 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Law Office Of William A. Cherno
- City
- Brightwaters, NY
- County
- Suffolk
- ZIP Code
- 11718
- Phone
- (516) 647-1307
Education
HOFSTRA UNIVERSITY
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
William Arnold Cherno'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 Cherno licensed?
William Cherno is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was William Arnold Cherno admitted to the bar?
William Arnold Cherno's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1980.
Where did William Arnold Cherno go to law school?
William Arnold Cherno attended HOFSTRA UNIVERSITY.
What company does William Arnold Cherno work for?
William Arnold Cherno is associated with Law Office Of William A. Cherno in Brightwaters, NY.
Is William Arnold Cherno in good standing?
Yes, William Arnold Cherno holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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