New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2

Frank J. Smith

Fordham U alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1970. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

1970
Admitted
56
Years in bar
1541093
NY reg #

The record in one line

Frank J. Smith appears in the New York attorney register with a current status of "Resigned", on record since 1970 - an administrative designation rather than discipline, but confirm current standing with the state bar.

56 yrs
since first admission to the bar
Resigned
current bar status: "Resigned"
Law school
Fordham U

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Resigned
resigned
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
1970
56 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
Fordham U
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
1541093
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Frank J. Smith is registered as bar number 1541093 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Resigned", a voluntary resignation, not necessarily discipline, verify specifics with the bar. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

Even after 56 years on the register, no firm or business address is on file for this attorney. Educational background: FORDHAM U.

State context & due diligence

A "Resigned" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort for now. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents.

The 1970 admission class today

Of the 1,615 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1970, 36.5% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.

30%40%50%60%70% Statewide, all years1970 class 66.2% 36.5% ▼ -44.9%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1970 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Resigned
Registration Number
1541093
Year Admitted
1970 (56 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
2

Location & Contact

Education

FORDHAM U

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Frank J. Smith's current status, "Resigned", places this record outside 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 outside 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.

Before you rely on this record

Frank J. Smith is currently listed as "Resigned", treat that as a registration fact to confirm, not a verdict on quality.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Frank Smith licensed?

Frank Smith is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Frank J. Smith admitted to the bar?

Frank J. Smith's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1970.

Where did Frank J. Smith go to law school?

Frank J. Smith attended FORDHAM U.

Is Frank J. Smith in good standing?

Not currently, Frank J. Smith's listed status is "Resigned", not active standing. Confirm current status with the state bar.

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