New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4
William Christopher Rieth
Sunyab alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1985, registered office in Rochester, NY. 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
- 1966753
- NY reg #
The record in one line
William Christopher Rieth has spent 41 years on the register since admission in 1985, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 86% tenure percentile.
- 41 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 14%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Sunyab
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
William Christopher Rieth has carried New York bar registration 1966753 for the better part of a career, still active and in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 4, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under William C. Rieth, Esq, located in Rochester, NY (Monroe County), ZIP 14614. Educational background: SUNYAB (22 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 41 years, William Christopher Rieth has remained part of the New York bar's active cohort, a share of the register detailed further below.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
William Christopher Rieth's 41 years since a 1985 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
41 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
41 Top 14% higher than 86% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
Sunyab's active-bar rate
Of Sunyab's 22 alumni in the New York register, 50% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Sunyab alumni, active-bar rate
The 1985 admission class today
Of the 6,046 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1985, 68.6% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1966753
- Year Admitted
- 1985 (41 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 4
- Next Registration
- Dec 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- William C. Rieth, Esq
- City
- Rochester, NY
- County
- Monroe
- ZIP Code
- 14614
- Phone
- (585) 232-6520
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
William Christopher Rieth'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 Rieth licensed?
William Rieth is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was William Christopher Rieth admitted to the bar?
William Christopher Rieth's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1985.
Where did William Christopher Rieth go to law school?
William Christopher Rieth attended SUNYAB.
What company does William Christopher Rieth work for?
William Christopher Rieth is associated with William C. Rieth, Esq in Rochester, NY.
Is William Christopher Rieth in good standing?
Yes, William Christopher Rieth holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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