New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
William Francis Paczkowski
Albany Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1997, registered office in Boca Raton, FL. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1997
- Admitted
- 29
- Years in bar
- 2798486
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 29 years on the register since a 1997 admission, William Francis Paczkowski ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 61% of the currently-active bar.
- 29 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 39%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Albany Law School
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2798486 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to William Francis Paczkowski, a veteran practitioner still in active 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 Florida Atlantic University, located in Boca Raton, FL, ZIP 33431. 3 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: Albany Law School (8,705 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 29 years on the register, William Francis Paczkowski still falls within the New York bar's active cohort, a share of the register detailed further below.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Few active New York attorneys match William Francis Paczkowski's 29 years since admission in 1997. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
29 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
29 Top 39% higher than 61% 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 Albany Law School alumni
Among the 4,211 Albany Law School graduates in the New York register, William Francis Paczkowski is longer-tenured than 85% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
29 years vs. Albany Law School alumni
Years since admission - 4,211 NY-registered alumni of this school
29 Top 15% higher than 85% of 4,211 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
Albany Law School's active-bar rate
Of Albany Law School's 8,705 alumni in the New York register, 72.7% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Albany Law School alumni, active-bar rate
The 1997 admission class today
Of the 7,065 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1997, 78.5% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2798486
- Year Admitted
- 1997 (29 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Sep 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Florida Atlantic University
- City
- Boca Raton, FL
- ZIP Code
- 33431
- Phone
- (561) 297-3000
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
William Francis Paczkowski'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 Paczkowski licensed?
William Paczkowski is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was William Francis Paczkowski admitted to the bar?
William Francis Paczkowski's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1997.
Where did William Francis Paczkowski go to law school?
William Francis Paczkowski attended Albany Law School.
What company does William Francis Paczkowski work for?
William Francis Paczkowski is associated with Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton, FL.
Is William Francis Paczkowski in good standing?
Yes, William Francis Paczkowski holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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