New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4
Mark Vaughn Smeltzer Jr.
Suny Buffalo alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2012. This record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2012
- Admitted
- 14
- Years in bar
- 4984977
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Mark Vaughn Smeltzer Jr. appears in the New York attorney register with a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", on record since 2012 - an administrative designation rather than discipline, but confirm current standing with the state bar.
- 14 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Pending-renewal
- current bar status: "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday"
- Law school
- Suny Buffalo
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Mark Vaughn Smeltzer Jr. is registered as bar number 4984977 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 4, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
No firm or business address is currently on file for this attorney. Educational background: SUNY BUFFALO (970 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 Mark compares to fellow Suny Buffalo alumni
Among the 450 Suny Buffalo graduates in the New York register, Mark Vaughn Smeltzer Jr. is longer-tenured than 4% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
14 years vs. Suny Buffalo alumni
Years since admission - 450 NY-registered alumni of this school
14 Top 96% higher than 4% of 450 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
Suny Buffalo's active-bar rate
Of Suny Buffalo's 970 alumni in the New York register, 65.7% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Suny Buffalo alumni, active-bar rate
The 2012 admission class today
Of the 9,632 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2012, 69.6% 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
- 4984977
- Year Admitted
- 2012 (14 yrs · mid-career)
- Judicial Department
- 4
- Next Registration
- Apr 2026
Location & Contact
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Mark Vaughn Smeltzer Jr.'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.
Verify This Attorney
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Mark Vaughn Smeltzer Jr. is currently listed as "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", treat that as a registration fact to confirm, not a verdict on quality.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Mark Smeltzer licensed?
Mark Smeltzer is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Mark Vaughn Smeltzer Jr. admitted to the bar?
Mark Vaughn Smeltzer Jr. has been on the New York bar register since 2012.
Where did Mark Vaughn Smeltzer Jr. go to law school?
Mark Vaughn Smeltzer Jr. attended SUNY BUFFALO.
Is Mark Vaughn Smeltzer Jr. in good standing?
Not currently, Mark Vaughn Smeltzer Jr.'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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