New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Courtney Lee Smith
Howard University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2010, registered office in Washington, DC. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2010
- Admitted
- 16
- Years in bar
- 4866638
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Courtney Lee Smith has held an active New York bar license for 16 years - admitted in 2010, longer-tenured than 37% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 16 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 63%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Howard University
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Courtney Lee Smith carries New York bar registration 4866638, an established, active practitioner in 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 The Veterans Consortium Pro Bono Program, located in Washington, DC, ZIP 20037. Educational background: HOWARD UNIVERSITY (350 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
With an established practice on record, Courtney Lee Smith remains inside the New York bar's active cohort - see below for how that share of the register compares.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Courtney Lee Smith was admitted in 2010, giving 16 years on the New York register. The histogram places that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state, taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.
16 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
16 Top 63% higher than 37% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more active NY attorneys. 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
How Courtney compares to fellow Howard University alumni
Among the 223 Howard University graduates in the New York register, Courtney Lee Smith is longer-tenured than 7% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
16 years vs. Howard University alumni
Years since admission - 223 NY-registered alumni of this school
16 Top 93% higher than 7% of 223 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
Howard University's active-bar rate
Of Howard University's 350 alumni in the New York register, 52.3% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Howard University alumni, active-bar rate
The 2010 admission class today
Of the 10,128 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2010, 69.2% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 4866638
- Year Admitted
- 2010 (16 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Sep 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- The Veterans Consortium Pro Bono Program
- City
- Washington, DC
- ZIP Code
- 20037
- Phone
- (202) 733-3323
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Courtney Lee 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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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Courtney Smith licensed?
Courtney Smith is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Courtney Lee Smith admitted to the bar?
Courtney Lee Smith was admitted to the bar in 2010.
Where did Courtney Lee Smith go to law school?
Courtney Lee Smith attended HOWARD UNIVERSITY.
What company does Courtney Lee Smith work for?
Courtney Lee Smith is associated with The Veterans Consortium Pro Bono Program in Washington, DC.
Is Courtney Lee Smith in good standing?
Yes, Courtney Lee Smith holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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