New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1

Ilene J. Smith

Suffolk University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1976, registered office in Bronx, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

1976
Admitted
50
Years in bar
1207984
NY reg #

The record in one line

Ilene J. Smith has spent 50 years on the register since admission in 1976, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 96% tenure percentile.

50 yrs
in active practice since admission
Active
current bar status: "Currently registered"
Top 4%
by tenure among active NY attorneys
Law school
Suffolk University

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
1976
50 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
Suffolk University
61.4% active rate
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
1207984
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Ilene J. Smith has carried New York bar registration 1207984 for the better part of a career, still active and 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 Civil Court Of The City Of New York, located in Bronx, NY (Bronx County), ZIP 10456. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: SUFFOLK UNIVERSITY (533 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

Across a career spanning 50 years, Ilene J. 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

Ilene J. Smith's 50 years since a 1976 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.

50 years on the New York bar

Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys

50 Top 4% higher than 96% 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

How Ilene compares to fellow Suffolk University alumni

Among the 354 Suffolk University graduates in the New York register, Ilene J. Smith is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.

50 years vs. Suffolk University alumni

Years since admission - 354 NY-registered alumni of this school

50 Top 1% higher than 99% of 354 fellow alumni

This attorney 5 40 every registered alum of this school, bucketed by value

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

Suffolk University's active-bar rate

Of Suffolk University's 533 alumni in the New York register, 61.4% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.

Suffolk University alumni, active-bar rate

0%100%New York avg66%61.4%
Suffolk University alumni, active-bar rate

The 1976 admission class today

Of the 3,226 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1976, 50.9% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.

45%50%55%60%65%70% Statewide, all years1976 class 66.2% 50.9% ▼ -23.1%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1976 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
1207984
Year Admitted
1976 (50 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
1
Next Registration
Feb 2028

Location & Contact

Company
Civil Court Of The City Of New York
County
Bronx
ZIP Code
10456
Phone
(718) 466-3000

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Ilene J. 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

Ilene J. 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 Ilene Smith licensed?

Ilene Smith is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Ilene J. Smith admitted to the bar?

Ilene J. Smith's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1976.

Where did Ilene J. Smith go to law school?

Ilene J. Smith attended SUFFOLK UNIVERSITY.

What company does Ilene J. Smith work for?

Ilene J. Smith is associated with Civil Court Of The City Of New York in Bronx, NY.

Is Ilene J. Smith in good standing?

Yes, Ilene J. Smith holds active bar status ("Currently registered").

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