New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Joyce Marie Smith
Harvard alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1999, registered office in Pequannock, NJ. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1999
- Admitted
- 27
- Years in bar
- 2983153
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 27 years on the register since a 1999 admission, Joyce Marie Smith ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 61% of the currently-active bar.
- 27 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 39%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Harvard
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2983153 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Joyce Marie Smith, a veteran practitioner still in active 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 Joyce Smith Legal, located in Pequannock, NJ, ZIP 07440. Educational background: HARVARD.
State context & due diligence
After 27 years on the register, Joyce Marie Smith still falls within the New York bar's active cohort, a share of the register detailed further below.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Few active New York attorneys match Joyce Marie Smith's 27 years since admission in 1999. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
27 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
27 Top 39% higher than 61% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How Joyce compares to fellow Harvard alumni
Among the 3,070 Harvard graduates in the New York register, Joyce Marie Smith is longer-tenured than 46% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
27 years vs. Harvard alumni
Years since admission - 3,070 NY-registered alumni of this school
27 Top 54% higher than 46% of 3,070 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
The 1999 admission class today
Of the 7,628 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1999, 79.4% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2983153
- Year Admitted
- 1999 (27 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Jan 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Joyce Smith Legal
- City
- Pequannock, NJ
- ZIP Code
- 07440
- Phone
- (973) 248-7622
Education
HARVARD
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Joyce Marie 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 Joyce Smith licensed?
Joyce Smith is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Joyce Marie Smith admitted to the bar?
Joyce Marie Smith's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1999.
Where did Joyce Marie Smith go to law school?
Joyce Marie Smith attended HARVARD.
What company does Joyce Marie Smith work for?
Joyce Marie Smith is associated with Joyce Smith Legal in Pequannock, NJ.
Is Joyce Marie Smith in good standing?
Yes, Joyce Marie 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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