New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
William Whitman Hobbs
Hofstra alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1988, registered office in Hauppauge, 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
- 2229029
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 38 years on the register since a 1988 admission, William Whitman Hobbs 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
- Hofstra
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2229029 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to William Whitman Hobbs, a veteran practitioner still in active 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 W. Hobbs, Wclj, located in Hauppauge, NY (Suffolk County), ZIP 11788. Educational background: HOFSTRA.
State context & due diligence
After 38 years on the register, William Whitman Hobbs 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 Whitman Hobbs'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
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How William compares to fellow Hofstra alumni
Among the 1,307 Hofstra graduates in the New York register, William Whitman Hobbs is longer-tenured than 73% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
38 years vs. Hofstra alumni
Years since admission - 1,307 NY-registered alumni of this school
38 Top 27% higher than 73% of 1,307 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
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
- 2229029
- Year Admitted
- 1988 (38 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Aug 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- William W. Hobbs, Wclj
- City
- Hauppauge, NY
- County
- Suffolk
- ZIP Code
- 11788
- Phone
- (631) 398-8383
Education
HOFSTRA
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
William Whitman Hobbs'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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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is William Hobbs licensed?
William Hobbs is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was William Whitman Hobbs admitted to the bar?
William Whitman Hobbs's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1988.
Where did William Whitman Hobbs go to law school?
William Whitman Hobbs attended HOFSTRA.
What company does William Whitman Hobbs work for?
William Whitman Hobbs is associated with William W. Hobbs, Wclj in Hauppauge, NY.
Is William Whitman Hobbs in good standing?
Yes, William Whitman Hobbs holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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