New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Christopher Joseph Smith
Univ Of Oregon alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1999, registered office in Chester, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1999
- Admitted
- 27
- Years in bar
- 2941706
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 27 years on the register since a 1999 admission, Christopher Joseph Smith ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 61% of the currently-active bar.
- 27 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 39%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Univ Of Oregon
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2941706 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Christopher Joseph Smith, a veteran practitioner still in active good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Christopher J. Smith, Esq., located in Chester, NY (Orange County), ZIP 10918. 1 other attorney shares this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: UNIV OF OREGON (8 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 27 years on the register, Christopher Joseph Smith still falls within the New York bar's active cohort, a share of the register detailed further below.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Few active New York attorneys match Christopher Joseph Smith's 27 years since admission in 1999. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
27 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
27 Top 39% higher than 61% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
Univ Of Oregon's active-bar rate
Of Univ Of Oregon's 8 alumni in the New York register, 60% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Univ Of Oregon alumni, active-bar rate
The 1999 admission class today
Of the 7,628 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1999, 79.4% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2941706
- Year Admitted
- 1999 (27 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Oct 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Christopher J. Smith, Esq.
- City
- Chester, NY
- County
- Orange
- ZIP Code
- 10918
- Phone
- (845) 291-1900
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Christopher Joseph 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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Christopher Joseph 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 Christopher Smith licensed?
Christopher Smith is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Christopher Joseph Smith admitted to the bar?
Christopher Joseph Smith's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1999.
Where did Christopher Joseph Smith go to law school?
Christopher Joseph Smith attended UNIV OF OREGON.
What company does Christopher Joseph Smith work for?
Christopher Joseph Smith is associated with Christopher J. Smith, Esq. in Chester, NY.
Is Christopher Joseph Smith in good standing?
Yes, Christopher Joseph Smith 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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