New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4

William Reese Tempest

Univ Of Minnesota alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1971. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

1971
Admitted
55
Years in bar
1760545
NY reg #

The record in one line

William Reese Tempest carries a "Delinquent" status on the New York bar register, on record since 1971 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.

55 yrs
since first admission to the bar
Suspended
current bar status: "Delinquent"
Law school
Univ Of Minnesota

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Delinquent
suspended
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
1971
55 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
Univ Of Minnesota
30.8% active rate
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
1760545
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

William Reese Tempest is registered as bar number 1760545 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 4, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

Even after 55 years on the register, no firm or business address is on file for this attorney. Educational background: UNIV OF MINNESOTA (48 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.

Univ Of Minnesota's active-bar rate

Of Univ Of Minnesota's 48 alumni in the New York register, 30.8% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.

Univ Of Minnesota alumni, active-bar rate

0%100%New York avg66%30.8%
Univ Of Minnesota alumni, active-bar rate

The 1971 admission class today

Of the 1,869 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1971, 38.4% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.

30%40%50%60%70% Statewide, all years1971 class 66.2% 38.4% ▼ -42.0%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1971 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Delinquent
Registration Number
1760545
Year Admitted
1971 (55 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
4
Next Registration
Sep 2026

Location & Contact

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

William Reese Tempest's current status, "Delinquent", places this record outside the 66.2% of the 429,620-attorney New York register currently marked active.

Full statewide breakdown & source note
Cohort Attorneys Share Profile relevance
Active in good standing 284,296
66.2%
This attorney is outside this cohort
Other / inactive / discipline 145,324
33.8%
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Total registered 429,620 100.0% Full New York bar register

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.

Before you rely on this record

William Reese Tempest 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 Tempest licensed?

William Tempest is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was William Reese Tempest admitted to the bar?

William Reese Tempest's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1971.

Where did William Reese Tempest go to law school?

William Reese Tempest attended UNIV OF MINNESOTA.

Is William Reese Tempest in good standing?

No, William Reese Tempest carries a "Delinquent" status, not active standing. Confirm the exact scope directly with the state bar before engaging.

Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.