New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
David Joseph Sobel
Ohio Northern University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1987, registered office in Smithtown, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1987
- Admitted
- 39
- Years in bar
- 2096147
- NY reg #
The record in one line
David Joseph Sobel appears in the New York attorney register with a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", on record since 1987 - an administrative designation rather than discipline, but confirm current standing with the state bar.
- 39 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Pending-renewal
- current bar status: "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday"
- Law school
- Ohio Northern University
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
David Joseph Sobel is registered as bar number 2096147 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 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under David J. Sobel, P.C., located in Smithtown, NY (Suffolk County), ZIP 11787. Educational background: OHIO NORTHERN UNIVERSITY (212 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 Ohio Northern University alumni
Among the 102 Ohio Northern University graduates in the New York register, David Joseph Sobel is longer-tenured than 82% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
39 years vs. Ohio Northern University alumni
Years since admission - 102 NY-registered alumni of this school
39 Top 18% higher than 82% of 102 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
Ohio Northern University's active-bar rate
Of Ohio Northern University's 212 alumni in the New York register, 65.1% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Ohio Northern University alumni, active-bar rate
The 1987 admission class today
Of the 5,948 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1987, 71.3% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday
- Registration Number
- 2096147
- Year Admitted
- 1987 (39 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Jul 2025
Location & Contact
- Company
- David J. Sobel, P.C.
- City
- Smithtown, NY
- County
- Suffolk
- ZIP Code
- 11787
- Phone
- (631) 265-9575
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
David Joseph Sobel'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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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is David Sobel licensed?
David Sobel is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was David Joseph Sobel admitted to the bar?
David Joseph Sobel's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1987.
Where did David Joseph Sobel go to law school?
David Joseph Sobel attended OHIO NORTHERN UNIVERSITY.
What company does David Joseph Sobel work for?
David Joseph Sobel is associated with David J. Sobel, P.C. in Smithtown, NY.
Is David Joseph Sobel in good standing?
Not currently, David Joseph Sobel'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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