New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4

William Crosby Farner

Suny Buffalo Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1964. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

1964
Admitted
62
Years in bar
1562255
NY reg #

The record in one line

William Crosby Farner appears in the New York attorney register with a current status of "Resigned", on record since 1964 - an administrative designation rather than discipline, but confirm current standing with the state bar.

62 yrs
since first admission to the bar
Resigned
current bar status: "Resigned"
Law school
Suny Buffalo Law School

Data updated September 2026

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Bar status
Resigned
resigned
Year admitted
1964
62 years
Law school
Suny Buffalo Law School
69.9% active rate
Registration
1562255
NY registration #

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

William Crosby Farner is registered as bar number 1562255 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 62 years on the register, no firm or business address is on file for this attorney. Educational background: SUNY Buffalo Law School (10,562 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 Suny Buffalo Law School alumni

Among the 4,938 Suny Buffalo Law School graduates in the New York register, William Crosby Farner is longer-tenured than 99%.

62 years vs. Suny Buffalo Law School alumni

Years since admission - 4,938 NY-registered alumni of this school

62 Top 1% higher than 99% of 4,938 fellow alumni

This attorney 0 30 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 · September 2026

Suny Buffalo Law School's active-bar rate

Of Suny Buffalo Law School's 10,562 alumni in the New York register, 69.9% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.

0%100%New York avg67%69.9%
Suny Buffalo Law School alumni, active-bar rate

The 1964 admission class today

Of the 1,418 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1964, 18.9% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.

0%20%40%60%80% Statewide, all years1964 class 67.2% 18.9% ▼ -71.9%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1964 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Resigned
Registration Number
1562255
Year Admitted
1964 (62 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
4

Location & Contact

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

William Crosby Farner's current status, "Resigned", places this record outside the 67.2% of the 432,625-attorney New York register currently marked active.

Full statewide breakdown & source note
Cohort Attorneys Share Relevance
Active in good standing 290,787
67.2%
This attorney is outside this cohort
Other / inactive / discipline 141,838
32.8%
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Total registered 432,625 100.0% 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.

Nationwide attorneys with similar admission year or city registry density

Out-of-state NY bar peers for William Crosby Farner with the closest admission year to 1964. 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.

Before you rely on this record

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is William Farner licensed?

William Farner is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was William Crosby Farner admitted to the bar?

William Crosby Farner's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1964.

Where did William Crosby Farner go to law school?

William Crosby Farner attended SUNY Buffalo Law School.

Is William Crosby Farner in good standing?

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

Cite this page & disclosure

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