New York attorney record
William Ward Michaels, Jr
William Ward Michaels, Jr is an attorney registered with the NYS Office of Court Administration (OCA) Attorney Registration Unit under bar number 2276145, admitted in 1989. The current public license status is "Delinquent" as of 2026-06-13.
License status of record is inactive.
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Experience vs. active New York attorneys
State median: 20 yrs
37 yrs admitted — more experience than ~81% 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 Ward Michaels, Jr |
|---|---|
| Bar / registration number | 2276145 |
| License status | Inactive official status of record: “Delinquent” |
| Admission year | 1989 |
| Law school | HOFSTRA UNIVERSITY |
| Business location | Huntington, NY |
| Firm | William Ward Michaels, Jr., Esq. |
| 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 Ward Michaels, Jr a licensed attorney in New York?
William Ward Michaels, Jr is registered with the NYS Office of Court Administration (OCA) Attorney Registration Unit under bar number 2276145. The current public license status of record is "Delinquent" as of 2026-06-13.
Has William Ward Michaels, Jr been disbarred or suspended?
No disbarment or suspension is reflected in William Ward Michaels, Jr's current public license status of record per the NYS Office of Court Administration (OCA) Attorney Registration Unit.
What is William Ward Michaels, Jr's bar number?
William Ward Michaels, Jr's New York bar/registration number is 2276145, 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 Ward Michaels, Jr admitted to practice law?
William Ward Michaels, Jr was admitted in 1989 — about 37 years since admission per the NYS Office of Court Administration (OCA) Attorney Registration Unit. Law school of record: HOFSTRA UNIVERSITY.
Where is William Ward Michaels, Jr's law office?
The NYS Office of Court Administration (OCA) Attorney Registration Unit record lists a business location of Huntington, NY and the firm William Ward Michaels, Jr., Esq. for William Ward Michaels, Jr. Phone and email are not published in the public roster.
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