New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
William Francis Cranna
Pace University School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1986. 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
- 2115798
- NY reg #
The record in one line
William Francis Cranna's New York bar registration is a historical record only, listed with status "Deceased", on record since 1986 - this entry does not reflect an active practice.
- 40 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Deceased
- current bar status: "Deceased"
- Law school
- Pace University School
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
William Francis Cranna is registered as bar number 2115798 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Deceased", a historical record only. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Even after 40 years on the register, no firm or business address is on file for this attorney. Educational background: PACE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL (9 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
This is a historical New York bar record; it does not count toward the state's currently-active cohort shown below.
Pace University School's active-bar rate
Of Pace University School's 9 alumni in the New York register, 44.4% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Pace University School 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
- Deceased
- Registration Number
- 2115798
- Year Admitted
- 1986 (40 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 3
Location & Contact
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
William Francis Cranna's current status, "Deceased", 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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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is William Cranna licensed?
William Cranna is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was William Francis Cranna admitted to the bar?
William Francis Cranna's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1986.
Where did William Francis Cranna go to law school?
William Francis Cranna attended PACE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL.
Is William Francis Cranna in good standing?
William Francis Cranna's record is historical only ("Deceased"), it predates any current-standing question.
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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