New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Deirdre Chance Smith
American University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2017, registered office in Trenton, NJ. This record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2017
- Admitted
- 9
- Years in bar
- 5538699
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Admitted in 2017, Deirdre Chance Smith has built 9 years of active New York practice - more tenure than 12% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 9 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 88%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- American University
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Bar number 5538699 on the New York register belongs to Deirdre Chance Smith, currently in active standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Office Of The Public Defender, located in Trenton, NJ, ZIP 08608. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: AMERICAN UNIVERSITY (879 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Deirdre Chance Smith is currently part of the New York bar's active cohort, a group the breakdown below sizes against the full register.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
9 years into an active New York practice since a 2017 admission, Deirdre Chance Smith sits here on the statewide experience curve - taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.
9 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
9 Top 88% higher than 12% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How Deirdre compares to fellow American University alumni
Among the 646 American University graduates in the New York register, Deirdre Chance Smith is longer-tenured than 0% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
9 years vs. American University alumni
Years since admission - 646 NY-registered alumni of this school
9 Top 100% higher than 0% of 646 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
American University's active-bar rate
Of American University's 879 alumni in the New York register, 68% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
American University alumni, active-bar rate
The 2017 admission class today
Of the 8,202 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2017, 91.3% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 5538699
- Year Admitted
- 2017 (9 yrs · mid-career)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Sep 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Office Of The Public Defender
- City
- Trenton, NJ
- ZIP Code
- 08608
- Phone
- (609) 292-4081
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Deirdre Chance 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 Deirdre Smith licensed?
Deirdre Smith is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Deirdre Chance Smith admitted to the bar?
Deirdre Chance Smith has been on the New York bar register since 2017.
Where did Deirdre Chance Smith go to law school?
Deirdre Chance Smith attended AMERICAN UNIVERSITY.
What company does Deirdre Chance Smith work for?
Deirdre Chance Smith is associated with Office Of The Public Defender in Trenton, NJ.
Is Deirdre Chance Smith in good standing?
Yes, Deirdre Chance Smith holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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