New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4
William Lawrence Hartford
Capital University Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2025, registered office in Buffalo, NY. As a recent entrant to the registry, this record's status, address, and admission date come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2025
- Admitted
- 1
- Years in bar
- 6250112
- NY reg #
The record in one line
William Lawrence Hartford is early in an active New York law career - admitted to the bar in 2025 and on active status for 1 year so far, already ahead of 0% of the state's active bar by tenure.
- 1 yr
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 100%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Capital University Law School
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
William Lawrence Hartford holds bar number 6250112 with the New York bar authority, a recent active-status addition to the roll. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 4, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Chelus Herdzik Speyer & Monte PC, located in Buffalo, NY (Erie County), ZIP 14202. 2 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: Capital University Law School (84 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
As a recent addition to the register, William Lawrence Hartford counts toward the New York bar's active cohort; the breakdown below shows how that group stacks up against the rest of the register.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
William Lawrence Hartford is a recent addition to the active New York bar, admitted in 2025. The histogram below shows where 1 year of tenure falls among every currently-active attorney in the state.
1 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
1 Top 100% higher than 0% 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 Capital University Law School alumni
Among the 65 Capital University Law School graduates in the New York register, William Lawrence Hartford is longer-tenured than 0% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
1 years vs. Capital University Law School alumni
Years since admission - 65 NY-registered alumni of this school
1 Top 100% higher than 0% of 65 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
Capital University Law School's active-bar rate
Of Capital University Law School's 84 alumni in the New York register, 84.5% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Capital University Law School alumni, active-bar rate
The 2025 admission class today
Of the 9,764 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2025, 100% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 6250112
- Year Admitted
- 2025 (1 yrs · early career)
- Judicial Department
- 4
- Next Registration
- Aug 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Chelus Herdzik Speyer & Monte PC
- City
- Buffalo, NY
- County
- Erie
- ZIP Code
- 14202
- Phone
- (716) 852-3600
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
William Lawrence Hartford'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 Lawrence Hartford'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 Hartford licensed?
William Hartford is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was William Lawrence Hartford admitted to the bar?
William Lawrence Hartford was admitted to the New York bar in 2025, 1 year ago.
Where did William Lawrence Hartford go to law school?
William Lawrence Hartford attended Capital University Law School.
What company does William Lawrence Hartford work for?
William Lawrence Hartford is associated with Chelus Herdzik Speyer & Monte PC in Buffalo, NY.
Is William Lawrence Hartford in good standing?
Yes, William Lawrence Hartford 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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