New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Freling H. Smith
Albany Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1966. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1966
- Admitted
- 60
- Years in bar
- 1106129
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Freling H. Smith has spent 60 years on the register since admission in 1966, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 99% tenure percentile.
- 60 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 1%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Albany Law School
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Freling H. Smith has carried New York bar registration 1106129 for the better part of a career, still active and in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Even after 60 years on the register, no firm or business address is on file for this attorney. Educational background: ALBANY LAW SCHOOL (8,705 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 60 years, Freling H. 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
Freling H. Smith's 60 years since a 1966 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
60 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
60 Top 1% higher than 99% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How Freling compares to fellow Albany Law School alumni
Among the 874 Albany Law School graduates in the New York register, Freling H. Smith is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
60 years vs. Albany Law School alumni
Years since admission - 874 NY-registered alumni of this school
60 Top 1% higher than 99% of 874 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
Albany Law School's active-bar rate
Of Albany Law School's 8,705 alumni in the New York register, 72.7% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Albany Law School alumni, active-bar rate
The 1966 admission class today
Of the 1,587 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1966, 23.4% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1106129
- Year Admitted
- 1966 (60 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Jul 2026
Location & Contact
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Freling H. 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 Freling Smith licensed?
Freling Smith is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Freling H. Smith admitted to the bar?
Freling H. Smith's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1966.
Where did Freling H. Smith go to law school?
Freling H. Smith attended ALBANY LAW SCHOOL.
Is Freling H. Smith in good standing?
Yes, Freling H. 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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