New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4
Margaret Smith Hickey
Boston College alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2015, registered office in Boston, MA. This record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2015
- Admitted
- 11
- Years in bar
- 5324314
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Admitted in 2015, Margaret Smith Hickey has built 11 years of active New York practice - more tenure than 24% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 11 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 76%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Boston College
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Bar number 5324314 on the New York register belongs to Margaret Smith Hickey, currently in active standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 4, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Goodwin Proctor LLP, located in Boston, MA, ZIP 02210. 2 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: BOSTON COLLEGE (1,274 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Margaret Smith Hickey is currently part of the New York bar's active cohort, a group the breakdown below sizes against the full register.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
11 years into an active New York practice since a 2015 admission, Margaret Smith Hickey sits here on the statewide experience curve - taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.
11 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
11 Top 76% higher than 24% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How Margaret compares to fellow Boston College alumni
Among the 793 Boston College graduates in the New York register, Margaret Smith Hickey is longer-tenured than 1% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
11 years vs. Boston College alumni
Years since admission - 793 NY-registered alumni of this school
11 Top 99% higher than 1% of 793 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
Boston College's active-bar rate
Of Boston College's 1,274 alumni in the New York register, 63.6% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Boston College alumni, active-bar rate
The 2015 admission class today
Of the 8,867 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2015, 90.7% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 5324314
- Year Admitted
- 2015 (11 yrs · mid-career)
- Judicial Department
- 4
- Next Registration
- Jun 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Goodwin Proctor LLP
- City
- Boston, MA
- ZIP Code
- 02210
- Phone
- (617) 570-1619
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Margaret Smith Hickey'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 Margaret Hickey licensed?
Margaret Hickey is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Margaret Smith Hickey admitted to the bar?
Margaret Smith Hickey has been on the New York bar register since 2015.
Where did Margaret Smith Hickey go to law school?
Margaret Smith Hickey attended BOSTON COLLEGE.
What company does Margaret Smith Hickey work for?
Margaret Smith Hickey is associated with Goodwin Proctor LLP in Boston, MA.
Is Margaret Smith Hickey in good standing?
Yes, Margaret Smith Hickey holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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