New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
William Francis Obrien
Syracuse University College Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1966, registered office in Oak Bluffs, MA. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1966
- Admitted
- 60
- Years in bar
- 1408319
- NY reg #
The record in one line
William Francis Obrien has spent 60 years on the register since admission in 1966, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 99% tenure percentile.
- 60 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 1%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Syracuse University College Of Law
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
William Francis Obrien has carried New York bar registration 1408319 for the better part of a career, still active and in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under William F Obrien, located in Oak Bluffs, MA, ZIP 02557. Educational background: Syracuse University College of Law (3,306 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 60 years, William Francis Obrien has remained part of the New York bar's active cohort, a share of the register detailed further below.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
William Francis Obrien's 60 years since a 1966 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
60 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
60 Top 1% higher than 99% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How William compares to fellow Syracuse University College Of Law alumni
Among the 2,370 Syracuse University College Of Law graduates in the New York register, William Francis Obrien is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
60 years vs. Syracuse University College Of Law alumni
Years since admission - 2,370 NY-registered alumni of this school
60 Top 1% higher than 99% of 2,370 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
Syracuse University College Of Law's active-bar rate
Of Syracuse University College Of Law's 3,306 alumni in the New York register, 82.1% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Syracuse University College Of Law alumni, active-bar rate
The 1966 admission class today
Of the 1,587 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1966, 23.4% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1408319
- Year Admitted
- 1966 (60 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Feb 2028
Location & Contact
- Company
- William F Obrien
- City
- Oak Bluffs, MA
- ZIP Code
- 02557
- Phone
- (508) 693-5230
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
William Francis Obrien'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 Obrien licensed?
William Obrien is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was William Francis Obrien admitted to the bar?
William Francis Obrien's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1966.
Where did William Francis Obrien go to law school?
William Francis Obrien attended Syracuse University College of Law.
What company does William Francis Obrien work for?
William Francis Obrien is associated with William F Obrien in Oak Bluffs, MA.
Is William Francis Obrien in good standing?
Yes, William Francis Obrien 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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