New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
William Joseph Prochaska
Nyu Schl Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1955. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1955
- Admitted
- 71
- Years in bar
- 1453851
- NY reg #
The record in one line
William Joseph Prochaska's New York bar registration is a historical record only, listed with status "Deceased", on record since 1955 - this entry does not reflect an active practice.
- 71 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Deceased
- current bar status: "Deceased"
- Law school
- Nyu Schl Of Law
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
William Joseph Prochaska is registered as bar number 1453851 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Deceased", a historical record only. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Even after 71 years on the register, no firm or business address is on file for this attorney. Educational background: NYU SCHL OF LAW.
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.
The 1955 admission class today
Of the 1,442 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1955, 2.2% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Deceased
- Registration Number
- 1453851
- Year Admitted
- 1955 (71 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
Location & Contact
Education
NYU SCHL OF LAW
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
William Joseph Prochaska'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 Prochaska licensed?
William Prochaska is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was William Joseph Prochaska admitted to the bar?
William Joseph Prochaska's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1955.
Where did William Joseph Prochaska go to law school?
William Joseph Prochaska attended NYU SCHL OF LAW.
Is William Joseph Prochaska in good standing?
William Joseph Prochaska's record is historical only ("Deceased"), it predates any current-standing question.
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