New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Deborah D. Smith
Antioch School Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1989, registered office in Washington, DC. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1989
- Admitted
- 37
- Years in bar
- 2289619
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 37 years on the register since a 1989 admission, Deborah D. Smith ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 79% of the currently-active bar.
- 37 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 21%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Antioch School Of Law
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2289619 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Deborah D. Smith, a veteran practitioner still in active good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Deborah D. Wright Attorney At Law, located in Washington, DC, ZIP 20043. Educational background: ANTIOCH SCHOOL OF LAW (76 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 37 years on the register, Deborah D. 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 Deborah D. Smith's 37 years since admission in 1989. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
37 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
37 Top 21% higher than 79% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How Deborah compares to fellow Antioch School Of Law alumni
Among the 66 Antioch School Of Law graduates in the New York register, Deborah D. Smith is longer-tenured than 9% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
37 years vs. Antioch School Of Law alumni
Years since admission - 66 NY-registered alumni of this school
37 Top 91% higher than 9% of 66 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
Antioch School Of Law's active-bar rate
Of Antioch School Of Law's 76 alumni in the New York register, 64.5% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Antioch School Of Law alumni, active-bar rate
The 1989 admission class today
Of the 6,247 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1989, 70.8% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2289619
- Year Admitted
- 1989 (37 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Nov 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Deborah D. Wright Attorney At Law
- City
- Washington, DC
- ZIP Code
- 20043
- Phone
- (202) 251-0677
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Deborah D. 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 Deborah Smith licensed?
Deborah Smith is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Deborah D. Smith admitted to the bar?
Deborah D. Smith's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1989.
Where did Deborah D. Smith go to law school?
Deborah D. Smith attended ANTIOCH SCHOOL OF LAW.
What company does Deborah D. Smith work for?
Deborah D. Smith is associated with Deborah D. Wright Attorney At Law in Washington, DC.
Is Deborah D. Smith in good standing?
Yes, Deborah D. Smith holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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