New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
William Dupres Wheeler
Indiana University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1977. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1977
- Admitted
- 49
- Years in bar
- 1280858
- NY reg #
The record in one line
William Dupres Wheeler's New York bar registration is a historical record only, listed with status "Deceased", on record since 1977 - this entry does not reflect an active practice.
- 49 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Deceased
- current bar status: "Deceased"
- Law school
- Indiana University
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
William Dupres Wheeler is registered as bar number 1280858 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Deceased", a historical record only. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Even after 49 years on the register, no firm or business address is on file for this attorney. Educational background: INDIANA UNIVERSITY (218 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 Indiana University alumni
Among the 156 Indiana University graduates in the New York register, William Dupres Wheeler is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
49 years vs. Indiana University alumni
Years since admission - 156 NY-registered alumni of this school
49 Top 1% higher than 99% of 156 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
Indiana University's active-bar rate
Of Indiana University's 218 alumni in the New York register, 52.3% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Indiana University alumni, active-bar rate
The 1977 admission class today
Of the 3,593 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1977, 51.3% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Deceased
- Registration Number
- 1280858
- Year Admitted
- 1977 (49 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
Location & Contact
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
William Dupres Wheeler'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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is William Wheeler licensed?
William Wheeler is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was William Dupres Wheeler admitted to the bar?
William Dupres Wheeler's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1977.
Where did William Dupres Wheeler go to law school?
William Dupres Wheeler attended INDIANA UNIVERSITY.
Is William Dupres Wheeler in good standing?
William Dupres Wheeler's record is historical only ("Deceased"), it predates any current-standing question.
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