New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1

Winford Kent Bishop

Harvard University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1968. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

1968
Admitted
58
Years in bar
2216190
NY reg #

The record in one line

Winford Kent Bishop carries a "Disbarred" status on the New York bar register, on record since 1968 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.

58 yrs
since first admission to the bar
Disbarred
current bar status: "Disbarred"
Law school
Harvard University

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Disbarred
disbarred
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
1968
58 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
Harvard University
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
2216190
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Winford Kent Bishop is registered as bar number 2216190 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Disbarred", license revoked. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

Even after 58 years on the register, no firm or business address is on file for this attorney. Educational background: HARVARD UNIVERSITY.

State context & due diligence

A "Disbarred" 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 Winford compares to fellow Harvard University alumni

Among the 97 Harvard University graduates in the New York register, Winford Kent Bishop is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.

58 years vs. Harvard University alumni

Years since admission - 97 NY-registered alumni of this school

58 Top 1% higher than 99% of 97 fellow alumni

This attorney 5 50 every registered alum of this school, bucketed by value

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 1968 admission class today

Of the 1,871 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1968, 32.9% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.

20%30%40%50%60%70% Statewide, all years1968 class 66.2% 32.9% ▼ -50.3%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1968 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Disbarred
Registration Number
2216190
Year Admitted
1968 (58 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
1

Location & Contact

Education

HARVARD UNIVERSITY

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Winford Kent Bishop's current status, "Disbarred", 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

Winford Kent Bishop carries a "Disbarred" status. Verify the exact scope and dates of this action directly with the state bar before acting on it.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Winford Bishop licensed?

Winford Bishop is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Winford Kent Bishop admitted to the bar?

Winford Kent Bishop's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1968.

Where did Winford Kent Bishop go to law school?

Winford Kent Bishop attended HARVARD UNIVERSITY.

Is Winford Kent Bishop in good standing?

No, Winford Kent Bishop carries a "Disbarred" 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.