New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Lester Michael Smith
Pace Univ. School Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1985, registered office in Cortlandt Manor, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1985
- Admitted
- 41
- Years in bar
- 1996628
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Lester Michael Smith appears in the New York attorney register with a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", on record since 1985 - an administrative designation rather than discipline, but confirm current standing with the state bar.
- 41 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Pending-renewal
- current bar status: "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday"
- Law school
- Pace Univ. School Of Law
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Lester Michael Smith is registered as bar number 1996628 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 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
The attorney's registration lists a business address in Cortlandt Manor, NY (Westchester County), ZIP 10567. Educational background: PACE UNIV. SCHOOL OF LAW.
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.
The 1985 admission class today
Of the 6,046 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1985, 68.6% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday
- Registration Number
- 1996628
- Year Admitted
- 1985 (41 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Aug 2025
Location & Contact
- City
- Cortlandt Manor, NY
- County
- Westchester
- ZIP Code
- 10567
- Phone
- (914) 271-3043
Education
PACE UNIV. SCHOOL OF LAW
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Lester Michael 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 Lester Smith licensed?
Lester Smith is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Lester Michael Smith admitted to the bar?
Lester Michael Smith's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1985.
Where did Lester Michael Smith go to law school?
Lester Michael Smith attended PACE UNIV. SCHOOL OF LAW.
Is Lester Michael Smith in good standing?
Not currently, Lester Michael Smith's listed status is "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", 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.
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