New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4
Benjamin James Smith
Ohio Northern University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2014, registered office in Olean, NY. This record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2014
- Admitted
- 12
- Years in bar
- 5203245
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Admitted in 2014, Benjamin James Smith has built 12 years of active New York practice - more tenure than 24% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 12 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 76%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Ohio Northern University
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Bar number 5203245 on the New York register belongs to Benjamin James Smith, currently in active standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 4, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Cattaraugus County Public Defender S Office, located in Olean, NY (Cattaraugus County), ZIP 14760. 1 other attorney shares this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: OHIO NORTHERN UNIVERSITY (212 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Benjamin James Smith is currently part of the New York bar's active cohort, a group the breakdown below sizes against the full register.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
12 years into an active New York practice since a 2014 admission, Benjamin James Smith sits here on the statewide experience curve - taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.
12 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
12 Top 76% higher than 24% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How Benjamin compares to fellow Ohio Northern University alumni
Among the 102 Ohio Northern University graduates in the New York register, Benjamin James Smith is longer-tenured than 7% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
12 years vs. Ohio Northern University alumni
Years since admission - 102 NY-registered alumni of this school
12 Top 93% higher than 7% of 102 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
Ohio Northern University's active-bar rate
Of Ohio Northern University's 212 alumni in the New York register, 65.1% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Ohio Northern University alumni, active-bar rate
The 2014 admission class today
Of the 10,747 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2014, 70.2% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 5203245
- Year Admitted
- 2014 (12 yrs · mid-career)
- Judicial Department
- 4
- Next Registration
- Jan 2028
Location & Contact
- Company
- Cattaraugus County Public Defender S Office
- City
- Olean, NY
- County
- Cattaraugus
- ZIP Code
- 14760
- Phone
- (716) 373-0004
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Benjamin James 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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Benjamin James Smith's "Currently registered" listing confirms bar standing only, it is a registration fact to verify, not a verdict on quality or competence.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Benjamin Smith licensed?
Benjamin Smith is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Benjamin James Smith admitted to the bar?
Benjamin James Smith has been on the New York bar register since 2014.
Where did Benjamin James Smith go to law school?
Benjamin James Smith attended OHIO NORTHERN UNIVERSITY.
What company does Benjamin James Smith work for?
Benjamin James Smith is associated with Cattaraugus County Public Defender S Office in Olean, NY.
Is Benjamin James Smith in good standing?
Yes, Benjamin James Smith holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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