New York attorney record
William Matheson Scheffer
William Matheson Scheffer is an attorney registered with the NYS Office of Court Administration (OCA) Attorney Registration Unit under bar number 5999388, admitted in 2023. The current public license status is "Currently registered" as of 2026-06-13.
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Experience vs. active New York attorneys
State median: 20 yrs
3 yrs admitted — more experience than ~7% of active New York attorneys.
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License & registration
| Full name | William Matheson Scheffer |
|---|---|
| Bar / registration number | 5999388 |
| License status | Active official status of record: “Currently registered” |
| Admission year | 2023 |
| Law school | University of Virginia School of Law |
| Business location | Washington, DC |
| Firm | Sullivan & Cromwell LLP |
| 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
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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 Matheson Scheffer a licensed attorney in New York?
William Matheson Scheffer is registered with the NYS Office of Court Administration (OCA) Attorney Registration Unit under bar number 5999388. The current public license status of record is "Currently registered" as of 2026-06-13.
Has William Matheson Scheffer been disbarred or suspended?
No disbarment or suspension is reflected in William Matheson Scheffer's current public license status of record per the NYS Office of Court Administration (OCA) Attorney Registration Unit.
What is William Matheson Scheffer's bar number?
William Matheson Scheffer's New York bar/registration number is 5999388, 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 Matheson Scheffer admitted to practice law?
William Matheson Scheffer was admitted in 2023 — about 3 years since admission per the NYS Office of Court Administration (OCA) Attorney Registration Unit. Law school of record: University of Virginia School of Law.
Where is William Matheson Scheffer's law office?
The NYS Office of Court Administration (OCA) Attorney Registration Unit record lists a business location of Washington, DC and the firm Sullivan & Cromwell LLP for William Matheson Scheffer. Phone and email are not published in the public roster.
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