New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
David Christopher Smith
St Johns Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1997. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1997
- Admitted
- 29
- Years in bar
- 2788362
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 29 years on the register since a 1997 admission, David Christopher Smith ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 61% of the currently-active bar.
- 29 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 39%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- St Johns Law
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2788362 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to David Christopher Smith, a veteran practitioner still in active good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
No firm or business address is on record, despite 29 years on the register. Educational background: ST JOHNS LAW (95 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 29 years on the register, David Christopher 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 David Christopher Smith's 29 years since admission in 1997. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
29 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
29 Top 39% higher than 61% 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 David compares to fellow St Johns Law alumni
Among the 65 St Johns Law graduates in the New York register, David Christopher Smith is longer-tenured than 0% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
29 years vs. St Johns Law alumni
Years since admission - 65 NY-registered alumni of this school
29 Top 100% higher than 0% of 65 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
St Johns Law's active-bar rate
Of St Johns Law's 95 alumni in the New York register, 33.7% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
St Johns Law alumni, active-bar rate
The 1997 admission class today
Of the 7,065 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1997, 78.5% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2788362
- Year Admitted
- 1997 (29 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Feb 2027
Location & Contact
- Phone
- (516) 695-6507
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
David Christopher 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 David Smith licensed?
David Smith is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was David Christopher Smith admitted to the bar?
David Christopher Smith's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1997.
Where did David Christopher Smith go to law school?
David Christopher Smith attended ST JOHNS LAW.
Is David Christopher Smith in good standing?
Yes, David Christopher Smith holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.