New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
William Harrold Hess
Vanderbilt University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1993. Status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration registry.
- 1993
- Admitted
- 33
- Years in bar
- 2574259
- NY reg #
The record in one line
William Harrold Hess appears in the New York attorney register with a current status of "Resigned", on record since 1993 - an administrative designation rather than discipline, but confirm current standing with the state bar.
- 33 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Resigned
- current bar status: "Resigned"
- Law school
- Vanderbilt University
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
William Harrold Hess is registered as bar number 2574259 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 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
No firm or business address is on record. Educational background: VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY (345 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 Vanderbilt University alumni
Among the 211 Vanderbilt University graduates in the New York register, William Harrold Hess is longer-tenured than 70% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
33 years vs. Vanderbilt University alumni
Years since admission - 211 NY-registered alumni of this school
33 Top 30% higher than 70% of 211 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
Vanderbilt University's active-bar rate
Of Vanderbilt University's 345 alumni in the New York register, 67% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Vanderbilt University alumni, active-bar rate
The 1993 admission class today
Of the 6,440 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1993, 75.4% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Resigned
- Registration Number
- 2574259
- Year Admitted
- 1993 (33 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 3
Location & Contact
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Bar status reference for the 429,620 attorneys registered in this jurisdiction. William Harrold Hess's current status is "Resigned".
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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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is William Hess licensed?
William Hess is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was William Harrold Hess admitted to the bar?
William Harrold Hess's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1993.
Where did William Harrold Hess go to law school?
William Harrold Hess attended VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY.
Is William Harrold Hess in good standing?
Not currently, William Harrold Hess's listed status is "Resigned", not active standing. Confirm current status with the state bar.
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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