New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
William J. Prasifka
Columbia Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1985, registered office in Sacramento, CA. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1985
- Admitted
- 41
- Years in bar
- 1998848
- NY reg #
The record in one line
William J. Prasifka carries a "Delinquent" status on the New York bar register, on record since 1985 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.
- 41 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Suspended
- current bar status: "Delinquent"
- #13 of 182
- by tenure in Sacramento office peers
- Law school
- Columbia Law School
Data updated August 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
William J. Prasifka is registered as bar number 1998848 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
Practice address is listed under Medical Board Of California, located in Sacramento, CA, ZIP 95815. Educational background: Columbia Law School (21,451 registered alumni).
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 Sacramento, CA office peers
William J. Prasifka is toward the newer end of Sacramento, CA's NY register cohort: #13 of 182 by years since admission. See the Sacramento attorney directory .
- Local rank
- #13
- City cohort
- 182
- Local percentile
- 7th
- Admitted
- 1985
Nearest tenure peers in Sacramento
- Carol Hart admitted 1985 · 41 yr
- J Clark Kelso admitted 1985 · 41 yr
- Richard Pachter admitted 1985 · 41 yr
- Dominique A. Pollara admitted 1985 · 41 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 August 2026. Derived local rank, not published upstream.
How William compares to fellow Columbia Law School alumni
Among the 11,886 Columbia Law School graduates in the New York register, William J. Prasifka is longer-tenured than 99%.
41 years vs. Columbia Law School alumni
Years since admission - 11,886 NY-registered alumni of this school
41 Top 1% higher than 99% of 11,886 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 · August 2026
The 1985 admission class today
Of the 6,046 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1985, 70.6% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Delinquent
- Registration Number
- 1998848
- Year Admitted
- 1985 (41 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Mar 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Medical Board Of California
- City
- Sacramento, CA
- ZIP Code
- 95815
- Phone
- (916) 826-4139
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
William J. Prasifka'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.
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William J. Prasifka 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 Prasifka licensed?
William Prasifka is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was William J. Prasifka admitted to the bar?
William J. Prasifka's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1985.
Where did William J. Prasifka go to law school?
William J. Prasifka attended Columbia Law School.
What company does William J. Prasifka work for?
William J. Prasifka is associated with Medical Board Of California in Sacramento, CA.
Is William J. Prasifka in good standing?
No, William J. Prasifka carries a "Delinquent" status, not active standing. Confirm the exact scope directly with the state bar before engaging.
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