New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Karen S. Smith
Catholic University Of America Columbus School Of Law (Dc) alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1977, registered office in New York, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1977
- Admitted
- 49
- Years in bar
- 1106467
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Karen S. Smith appears in the New York attorney register with a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", on record since 1977 - an administrative designation rather than discipline, but confirm current standing with the state bar.
- 49 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Pending-renewal
- current bar status: "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday"
- Law school
- Catholic University Of America Columbus School Of Law (Dc)
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Karen S. Smith is registered as bar number 1106467 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", a routine periodic-renewal reminder, not discipline. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
The attorney's registration lists a business address in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10001. Educational background: Catholic University of America Columbus School of Law (DC) (344 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
A "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort for now. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents.
How Karen compares to fellow Catholic University Of America Columbus School Of Law (Dc) alumni
Among the 259 Catholic University Of America Columbus School Of Law (Dc) graduates in the New York register, Karen S. Smith is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
49 years vs. Catholic University Of America Columbus School Of Law (Dc) alumni
Years since admission - 259 NY-registered alumni of this school
49 Top 1% higher than 99% of 259 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
Catholic University Of America Columbus School Of Law (Dc)'s active-bar rate
Of Catholic University Of America Columbus School Of Law (Dc)'s 344 alumni in the New York register, 77.9% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Catholic University Of America Columbus School Of Law (Dc) alumni, active-bar rate
The 1977 admission class today
Of the 3,593 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1977, 51.3% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday
- Registration Number
- 1106467
- Year Admitted
- 1977 (49 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- May 2026
Location & Contact
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10001
- Phone
- (212) 924-3831
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Karen S. Smith's current status, "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", places this record outside 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 Karen Smith licensed?
Karen Smith is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Karen S. Smith admitted to the bar?
Karen S. Smith's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1977.
Where did Karen S. Smith go to law school?
Karen S. Smith attended Catholic University of America Columbus School of Law (DC).
Is Karen S. Smith in good standing?
Not currently, Karen S. Smith's listed status is "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", not active standing. Confirm current status with the state bar.
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