New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Colby Arnn Smith
Columbia University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1988, registered office in Washington, DC. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1988
- Admitted
- 38
- Years in bar
- 2214450
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Colby Arnn Smith appears in the New York attorney register with a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", on record since 1988 - an administrative designation rather than discipline, but confirm current standing with the state bar.
- 38 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Pending-renewal
- current bar status: "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday"
- Law school
- Columbia University
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Colby Arnn Smith is registered as bar number 2214450 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 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Debevoise & Plimpton LLP, located in Washington, DC, ZIP 20004. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY.
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 Colby compares to fellow Columbia University alumni
Among the 1,236 Columbia University graduates in the New York register, Colby Arnn Smith is longer-tenured than 90% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
38 years vs. Columbia University alumni
Years since admission - 1,236 NY-registered alumni of this school
38 Top 10% higher than 90% of 1,236 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
The 1988 admission class today
Of the 6,238 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1988, 57.4% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday
- Registration Number
- 2214450
- Year Admitted
- 1988 (38 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- May 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Debevoise & Plimpton LLP
- City
- Washington, DC
- ZIP Code
- 20004
- Phone
- (202) 383-8095
Education
COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Colby Arnn 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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Colby Arnn 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 Colby Smith licensed?
Colby Smith is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Colby Arnn Smith admitted to the bar?
Colby Arnn Smith's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1988.
Where did Colby Arnn Smith go to law school?
Colby Arnn Smith attended COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY.
What company does Colby Arnn Smith work for?
Colby Arnn Smith is associated with Debevoise & Plimpton LLP in Washington, DC.
Is Colby Arnn Smith in good standing?
Not currently, Colby Arnn Smith's listed status is "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", not active standing. Confirm current status with the state bar.
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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