New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
William Dennis Cross
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
- 1567908
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 56 years on the register since a 1970 admission, William Dennis Cross ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 98% of the currently-active bar.
- 56 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 2%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- New York University
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
William Dennis Cross is registered as bar number 1567908 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Currently registered", authorized to practice and in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, 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
William Dennis Cross sits within the New York bar's active cohort, see the full statewide status breakdown below for how that cohort compares to the rest of the register.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Few active New York attorneys match William Dennis Cross's 56 years since admission in 1970. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
56 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
56 Top 2% higher than 98% 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 New York University alumni
Among the 4,467 New York University graduates in the New York register, William Dennis Cross 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
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.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1567908
- Year Admitted
- 1970 (56 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Nov 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 Dennis Cross's current status is "Currently registered".
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 Cross licensed?
William Cross is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was William Dennis Cross admitted to the bar?
William Dennis Cross's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1970.
Where did William Dennis Cross go to law school?
William Dennis Cross attended NEW YORK UNIVERSITY.
Is William Dennis Cross in good standing?
Yes, William Dennis Cross holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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