New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
William Joseph Wagner
Yale alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1979, registered office in Washington, DC. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1979
- Admitted
- 47
- Years in bar
- 1610047
- NY reg #
The record in one line
William Joseph Wagner carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status on the New York bar register, on record since 1979 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.
- 47 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Suspended
- current bar status: "Suspended, delinquent"
- Law school
- Yale
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
William Joseph Wagner is registered as bar number 1610047 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 Colombus School Of Law, located in Washington, DC, ZIP 20064. Educational background: YALE (2,592 registered alumni).
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 Yale alumni
Among the 1,101 Yale graduates in the New York register, William Joseph Wagner is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
47 years vs. Yale alumni
Years since admission - 1,101 NY-registered alumni of this school
47 Top 1% higher than 99% of 1,101 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
Yale's active-bar rate
Of Yale's 2,592 alumni in the New York register, 49.1% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Yale alumni, active-bar rate
The 1979 admission class today
Of the 3,974 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1979, 53% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Suspended, delinquent
- Registration Number
- 1610047
- Year Admitted
- 1979 (47 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Dec 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Colombus School Of Law
- City
- Washington, DC
- ZIP Code
- 20064
- Phone
- (202) 319-5140
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
William Joseph Wagner'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 Joseph Wagner 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 Wagner licensed?
William Wagner is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was William Joseph Wagner admitted to the bar?
William Joseph Wagner's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1979.
Where did William Joseph Wagner go to law school?
William Joseph Wagner attended YALE.
What company does William Joseph Wagner work for?
William Joseph Wagner is associated with Colombus School Of Law in Washington, DC.
Is William Joseph Wagner in good standing?
No, William Joseph Wagner carries a "Suspended, 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.
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