New York attorney record
William Anthony Colton
William Anthony Colton is an attorney registered with the NYS Office of Court Administration (OCA) Attorney Registration Unit under bar number 1651827, admitted in 1979. The current public license status is "Currently registered" as of 2026-06-13.
Active license with no disbarment or suspension of record.
The current license status of record is active, and no disbarment or suspension is reflected in the public record we hold.
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Experience vs. active New York attorneys
State median: 20 yrs
47 yrs admitted — more experience than ~100% of active New York attorneys.
Years since admission, active New York attorneys with a published admission year (n = 333,133). This attorney's band is highlighted.
License & registration
| Full name | William Anthony Colton |
|---|---|
| Bar / registration number | 1651827 |
| License status | Active official status of record: “Currently registered” |
| Admission year | 1979 |
| Law school | St. John's University School of Law |
| Business location | Brooklyn, NY |
| Firm | William A Colton |
| Discipline standing | No disbarment or suspension is reflected in the current public status. Itemized disciplinary orders are not yet integrated for New York; see the official source for the full record. |
Federal court activity
Federal court activity has not been compiled for this attorney yet.
Source & last updated
Source: NYS Office of Court Administration (OCA) Attorney Registration Unit — official attorney record. As of 2026-06-13 (last roster ingest).
Frequently asked questions
Is William Anthony Colton a licensed attorney in New York?
William Anthony Colton is registered with the NYS Office of Court Administration (OCA) Attorney Registration Unit under bar number 1651827. The current public license status of record is "Currently registered" as of 2026-06-13.
Has William Anthony Colton been disbarred or suspended?
No disbarment or suspension is reflected in William Anthony Colton's current public license status of record per the NYS Office of Court Administration (OCA) Attorney Registration Unit.
What is William Anthony Colton's bar number?
William Anthony Colton's New York bar/registration number is 1651827, assigned by the NYS Office of Court Administration (OCA) Attorney Registration Unit. A bar number is the most reliable way to confirm you have the right attorney, especially for common names.
When was William Anthony Colton admitted to practice law?
William Anthony Colton was admitted in 1979 — about 47 years since admission per the NYS Office of Court Administration (OCA) Attorney Registration Unit. Law school of record: St. John's University School of Law.
Where is William Anthony Colton's law office?
The NYS Office of Court Administration (OCA) Attorney Registration Unit record lists a business location of Brooklyn, NY and the firm William A Colton for William Anthony Colton. Phone and email are not published in the public roster.
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