New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4

William Benjamin Custer

University Of Notre Dame alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1962. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

1962
Admitted
64
Years in bar
1996933
NY reg #

The record in one line

William Benjamin Custer appears in the New York attorney register with a current status of "Resigned", on record since 1962 - an administrative designation rather than discipline, but confirm current standing with the state bar.

64 yrs
since first admission to the bar
Resigned
current bar status: "Resigned"
Law school
University Of Notre Dame

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Resigned
resigned
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
1962
64 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
University Of Notre Dame
65.2% active rate
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
1996933
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

William Benjamin Custer is registered as bar number 1996933 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Resigned", a voluntary resignation, not necessarily discipline, verify specifics with the bar. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 4, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

Even after 64 years on the register, no firm or business address is on file for this attorney. Educational background: UNIVERSITY OF NOTRE DAME (250 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

A "Resigned" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort for now. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents.

How William compares to fellow University Of Notre Dame alumni

Among the 138 University Of Notre Dame graduates in the New York register, William Benjamin Custer is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.

64 years vs. University Of Notre Dame alumni

Years since admission - 138 NY-registered alumni of this school

64 Top 1% higher than 99% of 138 fellow alumni

This attorney 5 40 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 Notre Dame's active-bar rate

Of University Of Notre Dame's 250 alumni in the New York register, 65.2% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.

University Of Notre Dame alumni, active-bar rate

0%100%New York avg66%65.2%
University Of Notre Dame alumni, active-bar rate

The 1962 admission class today

Of the 1,468 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1962, 14.4% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.

0%20%40%60%80% Statewide, all years1962 class 66.2% 14.4% ▼ -78.2%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1962 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Resigned
Registration Number
1996933
Year Admitted
1962 (64 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
4

Location & Contact

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

William Benjamin Custer's current status, "Resigned", places this record outside 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 outside 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.

Before you rely on this record

William Benjamin Custer is currently listed as "Resigned", treat that as a registration fact to confirm, not a verdict on quality.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is William Custer licensed?

William Custer is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was William Benjamin Custer admitted to the bar?

William Benjamin Custer's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1962.

Where did William Benjamin Custer go to law school?

William Benjamin Custer attended UNIVERSITY OF NOTRE DAME.

Is William Benjamin Custer in good standing?

Not currently, William Benjamin Custer's listed status is "Resigned", not active standing. Confirm current status with the state bar.

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