New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4
William Ernsthaft
Suny At Buffalo Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1977. Status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration registry.
- 1977
- Admitted
- 49
- Years in bar
- 1235696
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 49 years on the register since a 1977 admission, William Ernsthaft ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 92% of the currently-active bar.
- 49 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 8%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Suny At Buffalo Law School
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
William Ernsthaft is registered as bar number 1235696 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Currently registered", authorized to practice and in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 4, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
No firm or business address is on record. Educational background: SUNY AT BUFFALO LAW SCHOOL (3 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
William Ernsthaft sits within the New York bar's active cohort, see the full statewide status breakdown below for how that cohort compares to the rest of the register.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Few active New York attorneys match William Ernsthaft's 49 years since admission in 1977. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
49 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
49 Top 8% higher than 92% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
Suny At Buffalo Law School's active-bar rate
Of Suny At Buffalo Law School's 3 alumni in the New York register, 100% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Suny At Buffalo Law School alumni, active-bar rate
The 1977 admission class today
Of the 3,593 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1977, 51.3% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1235696
- Year Admitted
- 1977 (49 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 4
- Next Registration
- Nov 2026
Location & Contact
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Bar status reference for the 429,620 attorneys registered in this jurisdiction. William Ernsthaft's current status is "Currently registered".
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 Ernsthaft licensed?
William Ernsthaft is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was William Ernsthaft admitted to the bar?
William Ernsthaft's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1977.
Where did William Ernsthaft go to law school?
William Ernsthaft attended SUNY AT BUFFALO LAW SCHOOL.
Is William Ernsthaft in good standing?
Yes, William Ernsthaft 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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