New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Alden Brent Smith
Pace Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1984, registered office in New City, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1984
- Admitted
- 42
- Years in bar
- 1898196
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Alden Brent Smith has spent 42 years on the register since admission in 1984, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 86% tenure percentile.
- 42 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 14%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Pace Law School
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Alden Brent Smith has carried New York bar registration 1898196 for the better part of a career, still active and in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Alden B Smith Esq, located in New City, NY (Rockland County), ZIP 10956. Educational background: Pace Law School (3,771 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 42 years, Alden Brent Smith has remained part of the New York bar's active cohort, a share of the register detailed further below.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Alden Brent Smith's 42 years since a 1984 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
42 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
42 Top 14% higher than 86% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How Alden compares to fellow Pace Law School alumni
Among the 2,936 Pace Law School graduates in the New York register, Alden Brent Smith is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
42 years vs. Pace Law School alumni
Years since admission - 2,936 NY-registered alumni of this school
42 Top 1% higher than 99% of 2,936 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
Pace Law School's active-bar rate
Of Pace Law School's 3,771 alumni in the New York register, 82.6% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Pace Law School alumni, active-bar rate
The 1984 admission class today
Of the 5,952 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1984, 55.4% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1898196
- Year Admitted
- 1984 (42 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Oct 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Alden B Smith Esq
- City
- New City, NY
- County
- Rockland
- ZIP Code
- 10956
- Phone
- (845) 634-7265
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Alden Brent Smith's current status, "Currently registered", places this attorney in 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 Alden Smith licensed?
Alden Smith is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Alden Brent Smith admitted to the bar?
Alden Brent Smith's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1984.
Where did Alden Brent Smith go to law school?
Alden Brent Smith attended Pace Law School.
What company does Alden Brent Smith work for?
Alden Brent Smith is associated with Alden B Smith Esq in New City, NY.
Is Alden Brent Smith in good standing?
Yes, Alden Brent Smith holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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