New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Dannette La Rae Smith
University Of Califoria Hastings College Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1996. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1996
- Admitted
- 30
- Years in bar
- 2739712
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 30 years on the register since a 1996 admission, Dannette La Rae Smith ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 71% of the currently-active bar.
- 30 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 29%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- University Of Califoria Hastings College Of Law
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2739712 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Dannette La Rae 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
No firm or business address is on record, despite 30 years on the register. Educational background: UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORIA HASTINGS COLLEGE OF LAW.
State context & due diligence
After 30 years on the register, Dannette La Rae 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 Dannette La Rae Smith's 30 years since admission in 1996. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
30 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
30 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
The 1996 admission class today
Of the 6,887 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1996, 62.7% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2739712
- Year Admitted
- 1996 (30 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Aug 2026
Location & Contact
Education
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORIA HASTINGS COLLEGE OF LAW
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Dannette La Rae 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 Dannette Smith licensed?
Dannette Smith is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Dannette La Rae Smith admitted to the bar?
Dannette La Rae Smith's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1996.
Where did Dannette La Rae Smith go to law school?
Dannette La Rae Smith attended UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORIA HASTINGS COLLEGE OF LAW.
Is Dannette La Rae Smith in good standing?
Yes, Dannette La Rae 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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