New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4

William George Olney

University Of Florida alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1965. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

1965
Admitted
61
Years in bar
1417161
NY reg #

The record in one line

William George Olney appears in the New York attorney register with a current status of "Resigned", on record since 1965 - an administrative designation rather than discipline, but confirm current standing with the state bar.

61 yrs
since first admission to the bar
Resigned
current bar status: "Resigned"
Law school
University Of Florida

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Resigned
resigned
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
1965
61 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
University Of Florida
63.3% active rate
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
1417161
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

William George Olney is registered as bar number 1417161 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Resigned", a voluntary resignation, not necessarily discipline, verify specifics with the bar. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 4, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

Even after 61 years on the register, no firm or business address is on file for this attorney. Educational background: UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA (319 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

A "Resigned" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort for now. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents.

How William compares to fellow University Of Florida alumni

Among the 239 University Of Florida graduates in the New York register, William George Olney is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.

61 years vs. University Of Florida alumni

Years since admission - 239 NY-registered alumni of this school

61 Top 1% higher than 99% of 239 fellow alumni

This attorney 5 40 every registered alum of this school, bucketed by value

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

University Of Florida's active-bar rate

Of University Of Florida's 319 alumni in the New York register, 63.3% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.

University Of Florida alumni, active-bar rate

0%100%New York avg66%63.3%
University Of Florida alumni, active-bar rate

The 1965 admission class today

Of the 1,502 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1965, 21.5% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.

0%20%40%60%80% Statewide, all years1965 class 66.2% 21.5% ▼ -67.5%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1965 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Resigned
Registration Number
1417161
Year Admitted
1965 (61 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
4

Location & Contact

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

William George Olney's current status, "Resigned", places this record outside the 66.2% of the 429,620-attorney New York register currently marked active.

Full statewide breakdown & source note
Cohort Attorneys Share Profile relevance
Active in good standing 284,296
66.2%
This attorney is outside this cohort
Other / inactive / discipline 145,324
33.8%
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Total registered 429,620 100.0% Full New York bar register

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.

Before you rely on this record

William George Olney is currently listed as "Resigned", treat that as a registration fact to confirm, not a verdict on quality.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is William Olney licensed?

William Olney is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was William George Olney admitted to the bar?

William George Olney's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1965.

Where did William George Olney go to law school?

William George Olney attended UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA.

Is William George Olney in good standing?

Not currently, William George Olney's listed status is "Resigned", not active standing. Confirm current status with the state bar.

Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.