New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Debrah Melinda Smith
Howard University; Villanova University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1996, registered office in Brooklyn, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1996
- Admitted
- 30
- Years in bar
- 2758605
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Debrah Melinda Smith carries a "Delinquent" status on the New York bar register, on record since 1996 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.
- 30 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Suspended
- current bar status: "Delinquent"
- Law school
- Howard University; Villanova University
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Debrah Melinda Smith is registered as bar number 2758605 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Delinquent", suspended or delinquent, verify terms with the bar before engaging. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Law Office Of Debrah M. Smith, located in Brooklyn, NY (Kings County), ZIP 11234. Educational background: HOWARD UNIVERSITY; VILLANOVA UNIVERSITY.
State context & due diligence
A "Delinquent" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents, and how to verify current standing directly with the state bar.
The 1996 admission class today
Of the 6,887 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1996, 62.7% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Delinquent
- Registration Number
- 2758605
- Year Admitted
- 1996 (30 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Mar 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Law Office Of Debrah M. Smith
- City
- Brooklyn, NY
- County
- Kings
- ZIP Code
- 11234
- Phone
- (718) 258-2480
Education
HOWARD UNIVERSITY; VILLANOVA UNIVERSITY
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Debrah Melinda Smith's current status, "Delinquent", 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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Debrah Melinda Smith carries a "Delinquent" status. Verify the exact scope and dates of this action directly with the state bar before acting on it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Debrah Smith licensed?
Debrah Smith is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Debrah Melinda Smith admitted to the bar?
Debrah Melinda Smith's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1996.
Where did Debrah Melinda Smith go to law school?
Debrah Melinda Smith attended HOWARD UNIVERSITY; VILLANOVA UNIVERSITY.
What company does Debrah Melinda Smith work for?
Debrah Melinda Smith is associated with Law Office Of Debrah M. Smith in Brooklyn, NY.
Is Debrah Melinda Smith in good standing?
No, Debrah Melinda Smith carries a "Delinquent" status, not active standing. Confirm the exact scope directly with the state bar before engaging.
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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