New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3

William J. Hughes Jr.

Rutgers Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2018, registered office in Morristown, NJ. This record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

2018
Admitted
8
Years in bar
5560735
NY reg #

The record in one line

William J. Hughes Jr. appears in the New York attorney register with a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", on record since 2018 - an administrative designation rather than discipline, but confirm current standing with the state bar.

8 yrs
since first admission to the bar
Pending-renewal
current bar status: "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday"
Law school
Rutgers Law School

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday
pending-renewal
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
2018
8 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
Rutgers Law School
72.1% active rate
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
5560735
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

William J. Hughes Jr. is registered as bar number 5560735 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", a routine periodic-renewal reminder, not discipline. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

Practice address is listed under Porzio Bromberg & Newman, located in Morristown, NJ, ZIP 07960. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: RUTGERS LAW SCHOOL (642 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

A "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday" 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 Rutgers Law School alumni

Among the 130 Rutgers Law School graduates in the New York register, William J. Hughes Jr. is longer-tenured than 0% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.

8 years vs. Rutgers Law School alumni

Years since admission - 130 NY-registered alumni of this school

8 Top 100% higher than 0% of 130 fellow alumni

This attorney 5 45 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

Rutgers Law School's active-bar rate

Of Rutgers Law School's 642 alumni in the New York register, 72.1% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.

Rutgers Law School alumni, active-bar rate

0%100%New York avg66%72.1%
Rutgers Law School alumni, active-bar rate

The 2018 admission class today

Of the 8,750 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2018, 73.2% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.

65%70%75% Statewide, all years2018 class 66.2% 73.2% ▲ +10.6%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 2018 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday
Registration Number
5560735
Year Admitted
2018 (8 yrs · mid-career)
Judicial Department
3
Next Registration
Feb 2026

Location & Contact

Company
Porzio Bromberg & Newman
ZIP Code
07960
Phone
(973) 538-4006

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

William J. Hughes Jr.'s current status, "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", places this record outside 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 outside 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.

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Before you rely on this record

William J. Hughes Jr. is currently listed as "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", treat that as a registration fact to confirm, not a verdict on quality.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is William Hughes licensed?

William Hughes is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was William J. Hughes Jr. admitted to the bar?

William J. Hughes Jr. has been on the New York bar register since 2018.

Where did William J. Hughes Jr. go to law school?

William J. Hughes Jr. attended RUTGERS LAW SCHOOL.

What company does William J. Hughes Jr. work for?

William J. Hughes Jr. is associated with Porzio Bromberg & Newman in Morristown, NJ.

Is William J. Hughes Jr. in good standing?

Not currently, William J. Hughes Jr.'s listed status is "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", 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.