New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
William Edward Pelton
Syracuse University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1969. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1969
- Admitted
- 57
- Years in bar
- 1491125
- NY reg #
The record in one line
William Edward Pelton carries a "Delinquent" status on the New York bar register, on record since 1969 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.
- 57 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Suspended
- current bar status: "Delinquent"
- Law school
- Syracuse University
Data updated September 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
William Edward Pelton is registered as bar number 1491125 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 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Even after 57 years on the register, no firm or business address is on file for this attorney. Educational background: SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY.
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.
How William compares to fellow Syracuse University alumni
Among the 1,136 Syracuse University graduates in the New York register, William Edward Pelton is longer-tenured than 99%.
57 years vs. Syracuse University alumni
Years since admission - 1,136 NY-registered alumni of this school
57 Top 1% higher than 99% of 1,136 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 1969 admission class today
Of the 1,864 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1969, 35.6% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Delinquent
- Registration Number
- 1491125
- Year Admitted
- 1969 (57 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Nov 2026
Location & Contact
- Phone
- (917) 294-4008
Education
SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
William Edward Pelton'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 Syracuse University alumni
Fellow alumni on the NY register whose admission year is closest to 1969 .
Same admission year (1969), other cities
NY-registered attorneys admitted in 1969 whose listed office city differs from this record, a vintage cohort, not a neighborhood list.
Nationwide attorneys with similar admission year or city registry density
Out-of-state NY bar peers for William Edward Pelton with the closest admission year to 1969. Distinct from same-firm, fellow-alumni, and same-year other-city strips above.
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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William Edward Pelton carries a "Delinquent" status. Verify the exact scope and dates of this action directly with the state bar before acting on it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is William Pelton licensed?
William Pelton is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was William Edward Pelton admitted to the bar?
William Edward Pelton's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1969.
Where did William Edward Pelton go to law school?
William Edward Pelton attended SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY.
Is William Edward Pelton in good standing?
No, William Edward Pelton carries a "Delinquent" status, not active standing. Confirm the exact scope directly with the state bar before engaging.
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