New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4
Cara Lorene Smith
Penn State Law University Park alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2020, registered office in Cheektowaga, NY. This record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2020
- Admitted
- 6
- Years in bar
- 5756507
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Cara Lorene Smith appears in the New York attorney register with a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", on record since 2020 - an administrative designation rather than discipline, but confirm current standing with the state bar.
- 6 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Pending-renewal
- current bar status: "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday"
- Law school
- Penn State Law University Park
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Cara Lorene Smith is registered as bar number 5756507 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", a routine periodic-renewal reminder, not discipline. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 4, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Vallone Law, PLLC, located in Cheektowaga, NY (Erie County), ZIP 14225. 2 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: Penn State Law University Park (142 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
A "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort for now. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents.
How Cara compares to fellow Penn State Law University Park alumni
Among the 142 Penn State Law University Park graduates in the New York register, Cara Lorene Smith is longer-tenured than 68% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
6 years vs. Penn State Law University Park alumni
Years since admission - 142 NY-registered alumni of this school
6 Top 32% higher than 68% of 142 fellow alumni
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more fellow alumni. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
Penn State Law University Park's active-bar rate
Of Penn State Law University Park's 142 alumni in the New York register, 92.3% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Penn State Law University Park alumni, active-bar rate
The 2020 admission class today
Of the 8,276 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2020, 74.8% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday
- Registration Number
- 5756507
- Year Admitted
- 2020 (6 yrs · mid-career)
- Judicial Department
- 4
- Next Registration
- May 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Vallone Law, PLLC
- City
- Cheektowaga, NY
- County
- Erie
- ZIP Code
- 14225
- Phone
- (716) 206-0588
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Cara Lorene Smith's current status, "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", places this record outside 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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Cara Lorene Smith is currently listed as "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", treat that as a registration fact to confirm, not a verdict on quality.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Cara Smith licensed?
Cara Smith is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Cara Lorene Smith admitted to the bar?
Cara Lorene Smith has been on the New York bar register since 2020.
Where did Cara Lorene Smith go to law school?
Cara Lorene Smith attended Penn State Law University Park.
What company does Cara Lorene Smith work for?
Cara Lorene Smith is associated with Vallone Law, PLLC in Cheektowaga, NY.
Is Cara Lorene Smith in good standing?
Not currently, Cara Lorene Smith's listed status is "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", not active standing. Confirm current status with the state bar.
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