New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2

William Arthur Hecht

University Of Toledo College Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1983, registered office in Armonk, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

1983
Admitted
43
Years in bar
1841576
NY reg #

The record in one line

William Arthur Hecht has spent 43 years on the register since admission in 1983, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 86% tenure percentile.

43 yrs
in active practice since admission
Active
current bar status: "Currently registered"
Top 14%
by tenure among active NY attorneys
Law school
University Of Toledo College Of Law

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
1983
43 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
University Of Toledo College Of Law
81.4% active rate
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
1841576
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

William Arthur Hecht has carried New York bar registration 1841576 for the better part of a career, still active and in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

Practice address is listed under William A. Hecht, P.C., located in Armonk, NY (Westchester County), ZIP 10504. Educational background: University of Toledo College of Law (129 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

Across a career spanning 43 years, William Arthur Hecht has remained part of the New York bar's active cohort, a share of the register detailed further below.

Experience vs. the active New York bar

William Arthur Hecht's 43 years since a 1983 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.

43 years on the New York bar

Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys

43 Top 14% higher than 86% of 284,296 active NY attorneys

This attorney 0 80 every active NY attorney, bucketed by value

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 University Of Toledo College Of Law alumni

Among the 81 University Of Toledo College Of Law graduates in the New York register, William Arthur Hecht is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.

43 years vs. University Of Toledo College Of Law alumni

Years since admission - 81 NY-registered alumni of this school

43 Top 1% higher than 99% of 81 fellow alumni

This attorney 0 35 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 · May 2026

University Of Toledo College Of Law's active-bar rate

Of University Of Toledo College Of Law's 129 alumni in the New York register, 81.4% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.

University Of Toledo College Of Law alumni, active-bar rate

0%100%New York avg66%81.4%
University Of Toledo College Of Law alumni, active-bar rate

The 1983 admission class today

Of the 5,424 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1983, 65.7% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.

65.6%65.8%66%66.2%66.4% Statewide, all years1983 class 66.2% 65.7% ▼ -0.8%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1983 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
1841576
Year Admitted
1983 (43 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
2
Next Registration
May 2027

Location & Contact

Company
William A. Hecht, P.C.
County
Westchester
ZIP Code
10504
Phone
(914) 946-0647

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

William Arthur Hecht'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
Cohort Attorneys Share Profile relevance
Active in good standing 284,296
66.2%
This attorney is in this cohort
Other / inactive / discipline 145,324
33.8%
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Total registered 429,620 100.0% 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.

Consumer Complaint Data

The CFPB (Consumer Financial Protection Bureau) tracks consumer financial complaints. William A. Hecht, P.C. has been named in consumer complaints.

These are voluntary, self-filed consumer complaints, not a substantiated-wrongdoing rate: a larger firm with more clients typically shows more complaints simply from serving more people, and CFPB does not verify a complaint's merits before logging it. Read the count as consumer-outreach volume, not a professional-conduct score.

2
Debt Collection Complaints (National)
2
Debt Collection Complaints (NY)

Source: CFPB Consumer Complaint Database. Complaints against the firm, not the individual attorney.

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Before you rely on this record

William Arthur Hecht'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 Hecht licensed?

William Hecht is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was William Arthur Hecht admitted to the bar?

William Arthur Hecht's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1983.

Where did William Arthur Hecht go to law school?

William Arthur Hecht attended University of Toledo College of Law.

What company does William Arthur Hecht work for?

William Arthur Hecht is associated with William A. Hecht, P.C. in Armonk, NY.

Is William Arthur Hecht in good standing?

Yes, William Arthur Hecht holds active bar status ("Currently registered").

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