New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
William J Graff Hamilton
Vermont alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1988, registered office in White Plains, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1988
- Admitted
- 38
- Years in bar
- 2214013
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 38 years on the register since a 1988 admission, William J Graff Hamilton ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 79% of the currently-active bar.
- 38 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 21%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Vermont
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2214013 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to William J Graff Hamilton, a veteran practitioner still in active good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Benchmark Title Agency, LLC, located in White Plains, NY (Westchester County), ZIP 10605. 2 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: VERMONT (213 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 38 years on the register, William J Graff Hamilton still falls within the New York bar's active cohort, a share of the register detailed further below.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Few active New York attorneys match William J Graff Hamilton's 38 years since admission in 1988. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
38 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
38 Top 21% higher than 79% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more active NY attorneys. 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
How William compares to fellow Vermont alumni
Among the 190 Vermont graduates in the New York register, William J Graff Hamilton is longer-tenured than 56% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
38 years vs. Vermont alumni
Years since admission - 190 NY-registered alumni of this school
38 Top 44% higher than 56% of 190 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
Vermont's active-bar rate
Of Vermont's 213 alumni in the New York register, 62.4% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Vermont alumni, active-bar rate
The 1988 admission class today
Of the 6,238 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1988, 57.4% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2214013
- Year Admitted
- 1988 (38 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Sep 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Benchmark Title Agency, LLC
- City
- White Plains, NY
- County
- Westchester
- ZIP Code
- 10605
- Phone
- (914) 250-2400
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
William J Graff Hamilton'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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William J Graff Hamilton's "Currently registered" listing confirms bar standing only, it is a registration fact to verify, not a verdict on quality or competence.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is William Hamilton licensed?
William Hamilton is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was William J Graff Hamilton admitted to the bar?
William J Graff Hamilton's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1988.
Where did William J Graff Hamilton go to law school?
William J Graff Hamilton attended VERMONT.
What company does William J Graff Hamilton work for?
William J Graff Hamilton is associated with Benchmark Title Agency, LLC in White Plains, NY.
Is William J Graff Hamilton in good standing?
Yes, William J Graff Hamilton holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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