New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1

Erin Michelle Smith

Seton Hall Univ School Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2006, registered office in Fairfax, VA. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

2006
Admitted
20
Years in bar
4394276
NY reg #

The record in one line

Erin Michelle Smith has held an active New York bar license for 20 years - admitted in 2006, longer-tenured than 51% of the state's currently-active attorneys.

20 yrs
in active practice since admission
Active
current bar status: "Currently registered"
Top 49%
by tenure among active NY attorneys
Law school
Seton Hall Univ School Of Law

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
2006
20 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
Seton Hall Univ School Of Law
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
4394276
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Erin Michelle Smith carries New York bar registration 4394276, an established, active practitioner 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 Edelman Financial Engines, located in Fairfax, VA, ZIP 22033. 3 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: SETON HALL UNIV SCHOOL OF LAW.

State context & due diligence

With an established practice on record, Erin Michelle Smith remains inside the New York bar's active cohort - see below for how that share of the register compares.

Experience vs. the active New York bar

Erin Michelle Smith was admitted in 2006, giving 20 years on the New York register. The histogram places that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state, taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.

20 years on the New York bar

Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys

20 Top 49% higher than 51% of 284,296 active NY attorneys

This attorney 0 80 every active NY attorney, bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more active NY attorneys. 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 2006 admission class today

Of the 8,638 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2006, 67.6% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.

66%66.5%67%67.5%68% Statewide, all years2006 class 66.2% 67.6% ▲ +2.1%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 2006 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
4394276
Year Admitted
2006 (20 yrs · senior)
Judicial Department
1
Next Registration
Jan 2028

Location & Contact

Company
Edelman Financial Engines
ZIP Code
22033
Phone
(203) 497-3743

Education

SETON HALL UNIV SCHOOL OF LAW

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Erin Michelle 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
Cohort Attorneys Share Profile relevance
Active in good standing 284,296
66.2%
This attorney is in this cohort
Other / inactive / discipline 145,324
33.8%
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Total registered 429,620 100.0% Full New York bar register

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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Before you rely on this record

Erin Michelle 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 Erin Smith licensed?

Erin Smith is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Erin Michelle Smith admitted to the bar?

Erin Michelle Smith was admitted to the bar in 2006.

Where did Erin Michelle Smith go to law school?

Erin Michelle Smith attended SETON HALL UNIV SCHOOL OF LAW.

What company does Erin Michelle Smith work for?

Erin Michelle Smith is associated with Edelman Financial Engines in Fairfax, VA.

Is Erin Michelle Smith in good standing?

Yes, Erin Michelle Smith holds active bar status ("Currently registered").

Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.