New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
William Paul Hovell
Notre Dame Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1984. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1984
- Admitted
- 42
- Years in bar
- 1907641
- NY reg #
The record in one line
William Paul Hovell carries a "Disbarred" status on the New York bar register, on record since 1984 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.
- 42 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Disbarred
- current bar status: "Disbarred"
- Law school
- Notre Dame Law
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
William Paul Hovell is registered as bar number 1907641 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Disbarred", license revoked. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Even after 42 years on the register, no firm or business address is on file for this attorney. Educational background: NOTRE DAME LAW (8 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
A "Disbarred" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents, and how to verify current standing directly with the state bar.
Notre Dame Law's active-bar rate
Of Notre Dame Law's 8 alumni in the New York register, 12.5% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Notre Dame Law alumni, active-bar rate
The 1984 admission class today
Of the 5,952 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1984, 55.4% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Disbarred
- Registration Number
- 1907641
- Year Admitted
- 1984 (42 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
Location & Contact
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
William Paul Hovell's current status, "Disbarred", places this record outside 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 Paul Hovell carries a "Disbarred" status. Verify the exact scope and dates of this action directly with the state bar before acting on it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is William Hovell licensed?
William Hovell is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was William Paul Hovell admitted to the bar?
William Paul Hovell's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1984.
Where did William Paul Hovell go to law school?
William Paul Hovell attended NOTRE DAME LAW.
Is William Paul Hovell in good standing?
No, William Paul Hovell carries a "Disbarred" status, not active standing. Confirm the exact scope directly with the state bar before engaging.
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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