New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Debra Ruth Smith
Nyu alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1979, registered office in Lakewood, NJ. 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
- 1194877
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Debra Ruth Smith has spent 47 years on the register since admission in 1979, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 92% tenure percentile.
- 47 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 8%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Nyu
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Debra Ruth Smith has carried New York bar registration 1194877 for the better part of a career, still active and in 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 Madison Commercial Real Estate Services, located in Lakewood, NJ, ZIP 08701. 1 other attorney shares this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: NYU.
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 47 years, Debra Ruth Smith has remained part of the New York bar's active cohort, a share of the register detailed further below.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Debra Ruth Smith's 47 years since a 1979 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
47 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
47 Top 8% higher than 92% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How Debra compares to fellow Nyu alumni
Among the 928 Nyu graduates in the New York register, Debra Ruth Smith is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
47 years vs. Nyu alumni
Years since admission - 928 NY-registered alumni of this school
47 Top 1% higher than 99% of 928 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
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
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1194877
- Year Admitted
- 1979 (47 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Jun 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Madison Commercial Real Estate Services
- City
- Lakewood, NJ
- ZIP Code
- 08701
- Phone
- (732) 333-2489
Education
NYU
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Debra Ruth 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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Debra Ruth Smith's "Currently registered" listing confirms bar standing only, it is a registration fact to verify, not a verdict on quality or competence.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Debra Smith licensed?
Debra Smith is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Debra Ruth Smith admitted to the bar?
Debra Ruth Smith's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1979.
Where did Debra Ruth Smith go to law school?
Debra Ruth Smith attended NYU.
What company does Debra Ruth Smith work for?
Debra Ruth Smith is associated with Madison Commercial Real Estate Services in Lakewood, NJ.
Is Debra Ruth Smith in good standing?
Yes, Debra Ruth 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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