New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
William J. Kelly
St. John'S University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2001, registered office in Arlington, VA. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2001
- Admitted
- 25
- Years in bar
- 3924271
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 25 years on the register since a 2001 admission, William J. Kelly ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 61% of the currently-active bar.
- 25 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 39%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- St. John'S University
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 3924271 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to William J. Kelly, 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 Ascend Partner Services LLP, located in Arlington, VA, ZIP 22203. Educational background: ST. JOHN'S UNIVERSITY (2,159 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 25 years on the register, William J. Kelly 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 J. Kelly's 25 years since admission in 2001. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
25 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
25 Top 39% higher than 61% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more active NY attorneys. 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
How William compares to fellow St. John'S University alumni
Among the 1,086 St. John'S University graduates in the New York register, William J. Kelly is longer-tenured than 72% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
25 years vs. St. John'S University alumni
Years since admission - 1,086 NY-registered alumni of this school
25 Top 28% higher than 72% of 1,086 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
St. John'S University's active-bar rate
Of St. John'S University's 2,159 alumni in the New York register, 73% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
St. John'S University alumni, active-bar rate
The 2001 admission class today
Of the 7,416 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2001, 80% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 3924271
- Year Admitted
- 2001 (25 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Dec 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Ascend Partner Services LLP
- City
- Arlington, VA
- ZIP Code
- 22203
- Phone
- (917) 602-8066
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
William J. Kelly'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 Kelly licensed?
William Kelly is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was William J. Kelly admitted to the bar?
William J. Kelly's admission to the New York bar dates back to 2001.
Where did William J. Kelly go to law school?
William J. Kelly attended ST. JOHN'S UNIVERSITY.
What company does William J. Kelly work for?
William J. Kelly is associated with Ascend Partner Services LLP in Arlington, VA.
Is William J. Kelly in good standing?
Yes, William J. Kelly holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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