New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3

William Dennis Cross Jr.

University Of Kansas School Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2021, registered office in Lenexa, KS. This record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

2021
Admitted
5
Years in bar
5847181
NY reg #

The record in one line

Admitted in 2021, William Dennis Cross Jr. has built 5 years of active New York practice - more tenure than 12% of the state's currently-active attorneys.

5 yrs
in active practice since admission
Active
current bar status: "Currently registered"
Top 88%
by tenure among active NY attorneys
Law school
University Of Kansas School Of Law

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
2021
5 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
University Of Kansas School Of Law
80.6% active rate
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
5847181
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Bar number 5847181 on the New York register belongs to William Dennis Cross Jr., currently in active standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

The attorney's registration lists a business address in Lenexa, KS, ZIP 66214. Educational background: University of Kansas School of Law (67 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

William Dennis Cross Jr. is currently part of the New York bar's active cohort, a group the breakdown below sizes against the full register.

Experience vs. the active New York bar

5 years into an active New York practice since a 2021 admission, William Dennis Cross Jr. sits here on the statewide experience curve - taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.

5 years on the New York bar

Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys

5 Top 88% higher than 12% of 284,296 active NY attorneys

This attorney 0 80 every active NY attorney, bucketed by value

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 University Of Kansas School Of Law alumni

Among the 64 University Of Kansas School Of Law graduates in the New York register, William Dennis Cross Jr. is longer-tenured than 19% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.

5 years vs. University Of Kansas School Of Law alumni

Years since admission - 64 NY-registered alumni of this school

5 Top 81% higher than 19% of 64 fellow alumni

This attorney 0 50 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

University Of Kansas School Of Law's active-bar rate

Of University Of Kansas School Of Law's 67 alumni in the New York register, 80.6% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.

University Of Kansas School Of Law alumni, active-bar rate

0%100%New York avg66%80.6%
University Of Kansas School Of Law alumni, active-bar rate

The 2021 admission class today

Of the 7,829 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2021, 93.8% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.

60%70%80%90%100% Statewide, all years2021 class 66.2% 93.8% ▲ +41.7%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 2021 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
5847181
Year Admitted
2021 (5 yrs · mid-career)
Judicial Department
3
Next Registration
Dec 2027

Location & Contact

ZIP Code
66214
Phone
(913) 742-5408

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

William Dennis Cross Jr.'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
Cohort Attorneys Share Profile relevance
Active in good standing 284,296
66.2%
This attorney is in 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.

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Before you rely on this record

William Dennis Cross Jr.'s "Currently registered" listing confirms bar standing only, it is a registration fact to verify, not a verdict on quality or competence.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is William Cross licensed?

William Cross is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was William Dennis Cross Jr. admitted to the bar?

William Dennis Cross Jr. has been on the New York bar register since 2021.

Where did William Dennis Cross Jr. go to law school?

William Dennis Cross Jr. attended University of Kansas School of Law.

Is William Dennis Cross Jr. in good standing?

Yes, William Dennis Cross Jr. holds active bar status ("Currently registered").

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