New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
William Joseph Okeefe
University Connecticut alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1979. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1979
- Admitted
- 47
- Years in bar
- 1397652
- NY reg #
The record in one line
William Joseph Okeefe's New York bar registration is a historical record only, listed with status "Deceased", on record since 1979 - this entry does not reflect an active practice.
- 47 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Deceased
- current bar status: "Deceased"
- Law school
- University Connecticut
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
William Joseph Okeefe is registered as bar number 1397652 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Deceased", a historical record only. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Even after 47 years on the register, no firm or business address is on file for this attorney. Educational background: UNIVERSITY CONNECTICUT (20 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
This is a historical New York bar record; it does not count toward the state's currently-active cohort shown below.
University Connecticut's active-bar rate
Of University Connecticut's 20 alumni in the New York register, 45% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
University Connecticut alumni, active-bar rate
The 1979 admission class today
Of the 3,974 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1979, 53% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Deceased
- Registration Number
- 1397652
- Year Admitted
- 1979 (47 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
Location & Contact
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
William Joseph Okeefe's current status, "Deceased", places this record outside 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 Okeefe licensed?
William Okeefe is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was William Joseph Okeefe admitted to the bar?
William Joseph Okeefe's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1979.
Where did William Joseph Okeefe go to law school?
William Joseph Okeefe attended UNIVERSITY CONNECTICUT.
Is William Joseph Okeefe in good standing?
William Joseph Okeefe's record is historical only ("Deceased"), it predates any current-standing question.
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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