New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
William Frederick Thornton
Ohio State University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1988. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1988
- Admitted
- 38
- Years in bar
- 2193027
- NY reg #
The record in one line
William Frederick Thornton's New York bar registration is a historical record only, listed with status "Deceased", on record since 1988 - this entry does not reflect an active practice.
- 38 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Deceased
- current bar status: "Deceased"
- Law school
- Ohio State University
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
William Frederick Thornton is registered as bar number 2193027 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Deceased", a historical record only. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
No firm or business address is on record, despite 38 years on the register. Educational background: OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY (154 registered alumni).
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.
How William compares to fellow Ohio State University alumni
Among the 87 Ohio State University graduates in the New York register, William Frederick Thornton is longer-tenured than 90% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
38 years vs. Ohio State University alumni
Years since admission - 87 NY-registered alumni of this school
38 Top 10% higher than 90% of 87 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 · May 2026
Ohio State University's active-bar rate
Of Ohio State University's 154 alumni in the New York register, 58.4% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Ohio State University alumni, active-bar rate
The 1988 admission class today
Of the 6,238 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1988, 57.4% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Deceased
- Registration Number
- 2193027
- Year Admitted
- 1988 (38 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 3
Location & Contact
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
William Frederick Thornton'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.
Verify This Attorney
Verify on NY Courts Attorney SearchBefore you rely on this record
William Frederick Thornton's record is historical. Confirm you are researching the correct person before drawing any conclusion from this listing.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is William Thornton licensed?
William Thornton is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was William Frederick Thornton admitted to the bar?
William Frederick Thornton's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1988.
Where did William Frederick Thornton go to law school?
William Frederick Thornton attended OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY.
Is William Frederick Thornton in good standing?
William Frederick Thornton's record is historical only ("Deceased"), it predates any current-standing question.
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.