New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
William Christopher Van Esveld
New York University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2011, registered office in New York, NY. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2011
- Admitted
- 15
- Years in bar
- 4888715
- NY reg #
The record in one line
William Christopher Van Esveld carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status on the New York bar register, on record since 2011 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.
- 15 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Suspended
- current bar status: "Suspended, delinquent"
- Law school
- New York University
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
William Christopher Van Esveld is registered as bar number 4888715 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Suspended, 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 Human Rights Watch, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10118. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: NEW YORK UNIVERSITY.
State context & due diligence
A "Suspended, 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.
How William compares to fellow New York University alumni
Among the 4,467 New York University graduates in the New York register, William Christopher Van Esveld is longer-tenured than 9% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
15 years vs. New York University alumni
Years since admission - 4,467 NY-registered alumni of this school
15 Top 91% higher than 9% of 4,467 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
The 2011 admission class today
Of the 9,856 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2011, 85.9% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Suspended, delinquent
- Registration Number
- 4888715
- Year Admitted
- 2011 (15 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Jul 2025
Location & Contact
- Company
- Human Rights Watch
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10118
- Phone
- (212) 290-4700
Education
NEW YORK UNIVERSITY
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
William Christopher Van Esveld's current status, "Suspended, delinquent", 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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William Christopher Van Esveld carries a "Suspended, 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 Van Esveld licensed?
William Van Esveld is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was William Christopher Van Esveld admitted to the bar?
William Christopher Van Esveld was admitted to the bar in 2011.
Where did William Christopher Van Esveld go to law school?
William Christopher Van Esveld attended NEW YORK UNIVERSITY.
What company does William Christopher Van Esveld work for?
William Christopher Van Esveld is associated with Human Rights Watch in New York, NY.
Is William Christopher Van Esveld in good standing?
No, William Christopher Van Esveld carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status, not active standing. Confirm the exact scope directly with the state bar before engaging.
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