New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Alisun Smith Blanda
St Johns University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1981, registered office in Lake Bluff, IL. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1981
- Admitted
- 45
- Years in bar
- 1703511
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Alisun Smith Blanda has spent 45 years on the register since admission in 1981, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 92% tenure percentile.
- 45 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 8%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- St Johns University
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Alisun Smith Blanda has carried New York bar registration 1703511 for the better part of a career, still active and in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Alisun Smith Blanda, located in Lake Bluff, IL, ZIP 60044. Educational background: ST JOHNS UNIVERSITY (5,210 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 45 years, Alisun Smith Blanda 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
Alisun Smith Blanda's 45 years since a 1981 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
45 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
45 Top 8% higher than 92% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How Alisun compares to fellow St Johns University alumni
Among the 3,183 St Johns University graduates in the New York register, Alisun Smith Blanda is longer-tenured than 82% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
45 years vs. St Johns University alumni
Years since admission - 3,183 NY-registered alumni of this school
45 Top 18% higher than 82% of 3,183 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
St Johns University's active-bar rate
Of St Johns University's 5,210 alumni in the New York register, 47.2% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
St Johns University alumni, active-bar rate
The 1981 admission class today
Of the 4,916 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1981, 55.6% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1703511
- Year Admitted
- 1981 (45 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Feb 2028
Location & Contact
- Company
- Alisun Smith Blanda
- City
- Lake Bluff, IL
- ZIP Code
- 60044
- Phone
- (847) 735-0332
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Alisun Smith Blanda'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 Alisun Blanda licensed?
Alisun Blanda is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Alisun Smith Blanda admitted to the bar?
Alisun Smith Blanda's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1981.
Where did Alisun Smith Blanda go to law school?
Alisun Smith Blanda attended ST JOHNS UNIVERSITY.
What company does Alisun Smith Blanda work for?
Alisun Smith Blanda is associated with Alisun Smith Blanda in Lake Bluff, IL.
Is Alisun Smith Blanda in good standing?
Yes, Alisun Smith Blanda holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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