New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
William Bernard Decker Iii
University Of Chicago Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2018, registered office in Louisville, KY. This record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2018
- Admitted
- 8
- Years in bar
- 5634621
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Admitted in 2018, William Bernard Decker Iii has built 8 years of active New York practice - more tenure than 12% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 8 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 88%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- University Of Chicago Law School
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Bar number 5634621 on the New York register belongs to William Bernard Decker Iii, currently in active standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Frost Brown Todd LLP, located in Louisville, KY, ZIP 40202. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: University of Chicago Law School (1,392 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
William Bernard Decker Iii 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
8 years into an active New York practice since a 2018 admission, William Bernard Decker Iii sits here on the statewide experience curve - taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.
8 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
8 Top 88% higher than 12% 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 University Of Chicago Law School alumni
Among the 1,214 University Of Chicago Law School graduates in the New York register, William Bernard Decker Iii is longer-tenured than 27% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
8 years vs. University Of Chicago Law School alumni
Years since admission - 1,214 NY-registered alumni of this school
8 Top 73% higher than 27% of 1,214 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
University Of Chicago Law School's active-bar rate
Of University Of Chicago Law School's 1,392 alumni in the New York register, 82.8% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
University Of Chicago Law School alumni, active-bar rate
The 2018 admission class today
Of the 8,750 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2018, 73.2% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 5634621
- Year Admitted
- 2018 (8 yrs · mid-career)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Jun 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Frost Brown Todd LLP
- City
- Louisville, KY
- ZIP Code
- 40202
- Phone
- (502) 779-8791
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
William Bernard Decker Iii'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 Decker licensed?
William Decker is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was William Bernard Decker Iii admitted to the bar?
William Bernard Decker Iii has been on the New York bar register since 2018.
Where did William Bernard Decker Iii go to law school?
William Bernard Decker Iii attended University of Chicago Law School.
What company does William Bernard Decker Iii work for?
William Bernard Decker Iii is associated with Frost Brown Todd LLP in Louisville, KY.
Is William Bernard Decker Iii in good standing?
Yes, William Bernard Decker Iii 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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