New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
William Paul Jacobs
NY-admitted attorney, admitted to the New York bar in 1956. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1956
- Admitted
- 70
- Years in bar
- 1856582
- NY reg #
The record in one line
William Paul Jacobs carries a "Disbarred" status on the New York bar register, on record since 1956 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.
- 70 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Disbarred
- current bar status: "Disbarred"
Data updated September 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
William Paul Jacobs is registered as bar number 1856582 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Disbarred", license revoked. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Even after 70 years on the register, no firm or business address is on file for this attorney.
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.
The 1956 admission class today
Of the 1,325 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1956, 4.2% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Disbarred
- Registration Number
- 1856582
- Year Admitted
- 1956 (70 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
Location & Contact
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
William Paul Jacobs's current status, "Disbarred", places this record outside the 67.2% of the 432,625-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.
Same admission year (1956), other cities
NY-registered attorneys admitted in 1956 whose listed office city differs from this record, a vintage cohort, not a neighborhood list.
Nationwide attorneys with similar admission year or city registry density
Out-of-state NY bar peers for William Paul Jacobs with the closest admission year to 1956. Distinct from same-firm, fellow-alumni, and same-year other-city strips above.
Counts come from the NY State Office of Court Administration registration extract; peers are not a competence or practice-area ranking.
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William Paul Jacobs 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 Jacobs licensed?
William Jacobs is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was William Paul Jacobs admitted to the bar?
William Paul Jacobs's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1956.
Is William Paul Jacobs in good standing?
No, William Paul Jacobs carries a "Disbarred" status, not active standing. Confirm the exact scope directly with the state bar before engaging.
Cite this page & disclosure
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.