New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
William J. Odonnell
Fordham alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1972, registered office in Stamford, CT. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1972
- Admitted
- 54
- Years in bar
- 1652460
- NY reg #
The record in one line
William J. Odonnell carries a "Delinquent" status on the New York bar register, on record since 1972 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.
- 54 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Suspended
- current bar status: "Delinquent"
- #24 of 1,139
- by tenure in Stamford office peers
- Law school
- Fordham
Data updated September 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
William J. Odonnell is registered as bar number 1652460 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Delinquent", suspended or delinquent, verify terms with the bar before engaging. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
The attorney's registration lists a business address in Stamford, CT, ZIP 06903. Educational background: FORDHAM.
State context & due diligence
A "Delinquent" 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.
Tenure among Stamford, CT office peers
William J. Odonnell is earlier in the Stamford, CT office cohort than most peers: local tenure rank #24 of 1,139 (2nd percentile). See the Stamford attorney directory .
- Local rank
- #24
- City cohort
- 1,139
- Local percentile
- 2nd
- Admitted
- 1972
Nearest tenure peers in Stamford
- James G. Clements admitted 1972 · 54 yr
- William Raymond Dolan admitted 1972 · 54 yr
- William Joseph Gedale admitted 1972 · 54 yr
- Meryl Jane Gluck admitted 1972 · 54 yr
How local rank is computed
Rank uses years since NY-bar admission among non-deceased registry rows that list the same office city and state, a local placement, not a statewide claim. Source: NY Office of Court Administration Attorney Registration · as of September 2026. Derived local rank, not published upstream.
How William compares to fellow Fordham alumni
Among the 2,676 Fordham graduates in the New York register, William J. Odonnell is longer-tenured than 99%.
54 years vs. Fordham alumni
Years since admission - 2,676 NY-registered alumni of this school
54 Top 1% higher than 99% of 2,676 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 · September 2026
The 1972 admission class today
Of the 1,983 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1972, 40% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Delinquent
- Registration Number
- 1652460
- Year Admitted
- 1972 (54 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- May 2026
Location & Contact
- City
- Stamford, CT
- ZIP Code
- 06903
- Phone
- (203) 219-9560
Education
FORDHAM
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
William J. Odonnell's current status, "Delinquent", 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.
Near-tenure Fordham alumni
Fellow alumni on the NY register whose admission year is closest to 1972 .
Same admission year (1972), other cities
NY-registered attorneys admitted in 1972 whose listed office city differs from Stamford, a vintage cohort, not a neighborhood list.
Nationwide attorneys with similar admission year or city registry density
Two non-geo peer axes for William J. Odonnell: closest NY bar admission year outside CT, and closest out-of-state office cities by how many NY-registered attorneys they list (~1,140 here). Distinct from same-firm, fellow-alumni, and same-year other-city strips above.
Similar admission year (~1972)
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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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is William Odonnell licensed?
William Odonnell is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was William J. Odonnell admitted to the bar?
William J. Odonnell's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1972.
Where did William J. Odonnell go to law school?
William J. Odonnell attended FORDHAM.
Is William J. Odonnell in good standing?
No, William J. Odonnell carries a "Delinquent" status, not active standing. Confirm the exact scope directly with the state bar before engaging.
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