New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
William M. Harstad
Washington University In Saint Louis alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2002, registered office in Honolulu, HI. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2002
- Admitted
- 24
- Years in bar
- 4089769
- NY reg #
The record in one line
William M. Harstad has held an active New York bar license for 24 years - admitted in 2002, longer-tenured than 51% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 24 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- #63 of 169
- by tenure in Honolulu office peers
- Law school
- Washington University In Saint Louis
Data updated August 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
William M. Harstad carries New York bar registration 4089769, an established, active practitioner in 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 Carlsmith Ball LLP, located in Honolulu, HI, ZIP 96813. 4 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY IN SAINT LOUIS (4 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
With an established practice on record, William M. Harstad remains inside the New York bar's active cohort - see below for how that share of the register compares.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
William M. Harstad was admitted in 2002, giving 24 years on the New York register.
24 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
24 Top 49% higher than 51% of 290,787 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · August 2026
Tenure among Honolulu, HI office peers
William M. Harstad is toward the newer end of Honolulu, HI's NY register cohort: #63 of 169 by years since admission. See the Honolulu attorney directory .
- Local rank
- #63
- City cohort
- 169
- Local percentile
- 37th
- Admitted
- 2002
Nearest tenure peers in Honolulu
- Rhoda Marie Alvarez admitted 2002 · 24 yr
- Elizabeth Jo Lynn Moore admitted 2002 · 24 yr
- Kurt Kunio Murao admitted 2002 · 24 yr
- Megumi Sakae admitted 2002 · 24 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.
Washington University In Saint Louis's active-bar rate
Of Washington University In Saint Louis's 4 alumni in the New York register, 100% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
The 2002 admission class today
Of the 7,981 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2002, 64.4% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 4089769
- Year Admitted
- 2002 (24 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Oct 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Carlsmith Ball LLP
- City
- Honolulu, HI
- ZIP Code
- 96813
- Phone
- (808) 523-2567
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
William M. Harstad's current status, "Currently registered", places this attorney in 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.
Same firm affiliation: Carlsmith Ball LLP
Other NY-registered attorneys who share this firm name on the OCA register (not a geographic peer set).
Same admission year (2002), other cities
NY-registered attorneys admitted in 2002 whose listed office city differs from Honolulu, a vintage cohort, not a neighborhood list.
Nationwide attorneys with similar admission year or city registry density
Two non-geo peer axes for William M. Harstad: closest NY bar admission year outside HI, and closest out-of-state office cities by how many NY-registered attorneys they list (~170 here). Distinct from same-firm, fellow-alumni, and same-year other-city strips above.
Similar admission year (~2002)
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 Harstad licensed?
William Harstad is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was William M. Harstad admitted to the bar?
William M. Harstad was admitted to the bar in 2002.
Where did William M. Harstad go to law school?
William M. Harstad attended WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY IN SAINT LOUIS.
What company does William M. Harstad work for?
William M. Harstad is associated with Carlsmith Ball LLP in Honolulu, HI.
Is William M. Harstad in good standing?
Yes, William M. Harstad holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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