New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
William Richard Edleston
Seton Hall School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1989, registered office in Phillipsburg, NJ. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1989
- Admitted
- 37
- Years in bar
- 2297398
- NY reg #
The record in one line
William Richard Edleston carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status on the New York bar register, on record since 1989 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.
- 37 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Suspended
- current bar status: "Suspended, delinquent"
- #2 of 8
- by tenure in Phillipsburg office peers
- Law school
- Seton Hall School
Data updated August 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
William Richard Edleston is registered as bar number 2297398 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Suspended, delinquent", suspended or delinquent, verify terms with the bar before engaging. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under William R Edleston, Esquire, located in Phillipsburg, NJ, ZIP 08865. Educational background: SETON HALL SCHOOL (15 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
A "Suspended, delinquent" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents, and how to verify current standing directly with the state bar.
Tenure among Phillipsburg, NJ office peers
Within Phillipsburg, NJ's 8-attorney local set, William Richard Edleston is #2 by tenure, a small-cohort read, not a statewide claim. See the Phillipsburg attorney directory .
- Local rank
- #2
- City cohort
- 8
- Local percentile
- 13th
- Admitted
- 1989
Nearest tenure peers in Phillipsburg
- Catherine Theresa O'Connell admitted 1988 · 38 yr
- Lisa Jean Pezzano admitted 1993 · 33 yr
- Maureen Ann Mccabe admitted 1994 · 32 yr
- Philip Joseph Morin Iii admitted 1998 · 28 yr
How local rank is computed
Rank uses years since NY-bar admission among non-deceased registry rows that list the same office city and state, a local placement, not a statewide claim. Source: NY Office of Court Administration Attorney Registration · as of August 2026. Derived local rank, not published upstream.
Seton Hall School's active-bar rate
Of Seton Hall School's 15 alumni in the New York register, 33.3% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
The 1989 admission class today
Of the 6,247 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1989, 73.2% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Suspended, delinquent
- Registration Number
- 2297398
- Year Admitted
- 1989 (37 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Jan 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- William R Edleston, Esquire
- City
- Phillipsburg, NJ
- ZIP Code
- 08865
- Phone
- (908) 859-5186
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
William Richard Edleston's current status, "Suspended, delinquent", places this record outside the 67.2% of the 432,625-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.
Near-tenure Seton Hall School alumni
Fellow alumni on the NY register whose admission year is closest to 1989 (excluding same-firm colleagues above).
Same admission year (1989), other cities
NY-registered attorneys admitted in 1989 whose listed office city differs from Phillipsburg, a vintage cohort, not a neighborhood list.
Nationwide attorneys with similar admission year or city registry density
Out-of-state NY bar peers for William Richard Edleston with the closest admission year to 1989. Distinct from same-firm, fellow-alumni, and same-year other-city strips above.
Counts come from the NY State Office of Court Administration registration extract; peers are not a competence or practice-area ranking.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is William Edleston licensed?
William Edleston is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was William Richard Edleston admitted to the bar?
William Richard Edleston's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1989.
Where did William Richard Edleston go to law school?
William Richard Edleston attended SETON HALL SCHOOL.
What company does William Richard Edleston work for?
William Richard Edleston is associated with William R Edleston, Esquire in Phillipsburg, NJ.
Is William Richard Edleston in good standing?
No, William Richard Edleston carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status, not active standing. Confirm the exact scope directly with the state bar before engaging.
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Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.