New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
William Otto Donovan
Albany Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2023, registered office in Albany, NY. As a recent entrant to the registry, this record's status, address, and admission date come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2023
- Admitted
- 3
- Years in bar
- 6062566
- NY reg #
The record in one line
William Otto Donovan is early in an active New York law career - admitted to the bar in 2023 and on active status for 3 years so far, already ahead of 0% of the state's active bar by tenure.
- 3 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 100%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Albany Law School
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
William Otto Donovan holds bar number 6062566 with the New York bar authority, a recent active-status addition to the roll. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Albany County Public Defender, located in Albany, NY (Albany County), ZIP 12210. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: Albany Law School (8,705 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
As a recent addition to the register, William Otto Donovan counts toward the New York bar's active cohort; the breakdown below shows how that group stacks up against the rest of the register.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
William Otto Donovan is a recent addition to the active New York bar, admitted in 2023. The histogram below shows where 3 years of tenure falls among every currently-active attorney in the state.
3 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
3 Top 100% higher than 0% 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 Albany Law School alumni
Among the 4,211 Albany Law School graduates in the New York register, William Otto Donovan is longer-tenured than 0% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
3 years vs. Albany Law School alumni
Years since admission - 4,211 NY-registered alumni of this school
3 Top 100% higher than 0% of 4,211 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
Albany Law School's active-bar rate
Of Albany Law School's 8,705 alumni in the New York register, 72.7% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Albany Law School alumni, active-bar rate
The 2023 admission class today
Of the 8,985 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2023, 96% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 6062566
- Year Admitted
- 2023 (3 yrs · early career)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Jul 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Albany County Public Defender
- City
- Albany, NY
- County
- Albany
- ZIP Code
- 12210
- Phone
- (518) 412-4111
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
William Otto Donovan'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 Donovan licensed?
William Donovan is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was William Otto Donovan admitted to the bar?
William Otto Donovan was admitted to the New York bar in 2023, 3 years ago.
Where did William Otto Donovan go to law school?
William Otto Donovan attended Albany Law School.
What company does William Otto Donovan work for?
William Otto Donovan is associated with Albany County Public Defender in Albany, NY.
Is William Otto Donovan in good standing?
Yes, William Otto Donovan 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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