New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
William J. Obrien
Fordham University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1949. Status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration registry.
- 1949
- Admitted
- 77
- Years in bar
- 1270966
- NY reg #
The record in one line
William J. Obrien appears in the New York attorney register with a current status of "Deceased", on record since 1949. This reflects registration only, confirm current standing with the state bar.
- 77 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Deceased
- current bar status: "Deceased"
- Law school
- Fordham University
New York has 429,620 registered attorneys, of which 284,296 are currently active.
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
William J. Obrien is registered as bar number 1270966 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Deceased", a historical record only. The attorney was admitted to the bar in 1949, representing roughly 77 years since admission, a useful signal when weighing depth of practical experience against fee expectations. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
No firm or business address is on record. Educational background: FORDHAM UNIVERSITY.
State context & due diligence
For benchmarking context, New York has 429,620 registered attorneys statewide, of which 284,296 (66.2%) are actively registered, this attorney's "Deceased" status places them outside the active cohort. Registration confirms bar standing only, see our due-diligence checklist before engaging any attorney.
How William compares to fellow Fordham University alumni
Among the 2,345 Fordham University graduates in the New York register, William J. Obrien is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
77 years vs. Fordham University alumni
Years since admission - 2,345 NY-registered alumni of this school
77 Top 1% higher than 99% of 2,345 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
Professional Details
- Status
- Deceased
- Registration Number
- 1270966
- Year Admitted
- 1949 (77 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
Location & Contact
Education
FORDHAM UNIVERSITY
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Bar status reference for the 429,620 attorneys registered in this jurisdiction. William J. Obrien's current status is "Deceased".
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. Obrien is currently listed as "Deceased" - treat that as a registration fact to confirm, not a verdict on quality.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is William Obrien licensed?
William Obrien is licensed in New York. Their current bar status is "Deceased".
When was William J. Obrien admitted to the bar?
William J. Obrien was admitted to the bar in 1949.
Where did William J. Obrien go to law school?
William J. Obrien attended FORDHAM UNIVERSITY.
Is William J. Obrien in good standing?
William J. Obrien has a bar status of "Deceased". This does not indicate active standing. Contact the relevant state bar for details.
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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