New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
David Alexander Smith
George Washington University Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1979, registered office in Garden City, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1979
- Admitted
- 47
- Years in bar
- 1211952
- NY reg #
The record in one line
David Alexander Smith appears in the New York attorney register with a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", on record since 1979 - an administrative designation rather than discipline, but confirm current standing with the state bar.
- 47 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Pending-renewal
- current bar status: "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday"
- Law school
- George Washington University Law School
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
David Alexander Smith is registered as bar number 1211952 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 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Law Office Of David A. Smith, PLLC, located in Garden City, NY (Nassau County), ZIP 11530. 2 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: George Washington University Law School (2,608 registered alumni).
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 David compares to fellow George Washington University Law School alumni
Among the 2,281 George Washington University Law School graduates in the New York register, David Alexander Smith is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
47 years vs. George Washington University Law School alumni
Years since admission - 2,281 NY-registered alumni of this school
47 Top 1% higher than 99% of 2,281 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
George Washington University Law School's active-bar rate
Of George Washington University Law School's 2,608 alumni in the New York register, 83.1% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
George Washington University Law School alumni, active-bar rate
The 1979 admission class today
Of the 3,974 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1979, 53% 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
- 1211952
- Year Admitted
- 1979 (47 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Jan 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Law Office Of David A. Smith, PLLC
- City
- Garden City, NY
- County
- Nassau
- ZIP Code
- 11530
- Phone
- (516) 294-7301
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
David Alexander 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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David Alexander 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 David Smith licensed?
David Smith is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was David Alexander Smith admitted to the bar?
David Alexander Smith's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1979.
Where did David Alexander Smith go to law school?
David Alexander Smith attended George Washington University Law School.
What company does David Alexander Smith work for?
David Alexander Smith is associated with Law Office Of David A. Smith, PLLC in Garden City, NY.
Is David Alexander Smith in good standing?
Not currently, David Alexander 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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