New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4
Daniel Lawrence Smolarek
University Of Akron alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1993, registered office in Elma, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1993
- Admitted
- 33
- Years in bar
- 2513281
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 33 years on the register since a 1993 admission, Daniel Lawrence Smolarek ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 71% of the currently-active bar.
- 33 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 29%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- University Of Akron
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2513281 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Daniel Lawrence Smolarek, a veteran practitioner still in active good 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 Daniel L. Smolarek, Esq, located in Elma, NY (Erie County), ZIP 14059. Educational background: UNIVERSITY OF AKRON (104 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 33 years on the register, Daniel Lawrence Smolarek 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 Daniel Lawrence Smolarek's 33 years since admission in 1993. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
33 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
33 Top 29% higher than 71% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How Daniel compares to fellow University Of Akron alumni
Among the 81 University Of Akron graduates in the New York register, Daniel Lawrence Smolarek is longer-tenured than 48% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
33 years vs. University Of Akron alumni
Years since admission - 81 NY-registered alumni of this school
33 Top 52% higher than 48% of 81 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
University Of Akron's active-bar rate
Of University Of Akron's 104 alumni in the New York register, 57.7% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
University Of Akron alumni, active-bar rate
The 1993 admission class today
Of the 6,440 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1993, 75.4% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2513281
- Year Admitted
- 1993 (33 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 4
- Next Registration
- Mar 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Daniel L. Smolarek, Esq
- City
- Elma, NY
- County
- Erie
- ZIP Code
- 14059
- Phone
- (716) 771-1601
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Daniel Lawrence Smolarek'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 Daniel Smolarek licensed?
Daniel Smolarek is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Daniel Lawrence Smolarek admitted to the bar?
Daniel Lawrence Smolarek's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1993.
Where did Daniel Lawrence Smolarek go to law school?
Daniel Lawrence Smolarek attended UNIVERSITY OF AKRON.
What company does Daniel Lawrence Smolarek work for?
Daniel Lawrence Smolarek is associated with Daniel L. Smolarek, Esq in Elma, NY.
Is Daniel Lawrence Smolarek in good standing?
Yes, Daniel Lawrence Smolarek 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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