New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Martha Jane Smith
New York University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1985, registered office in Wichita, KS. 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
- 1969427
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Martha Jane Smith has spent 41 years on the register since admission in 1985, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 86% tenure percentile.
- 41 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 14%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- New York University
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Martha Jane Smith has carried New York bar registration 1969427 for the better part of a career, still active and in 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 Emeritus Professor - Wichita State University, School Of Criminal Justice, located in Wichita, KS, ZIP 67260. Educational background: NEW YORK UNIVERSITY.
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 41 years, Martha Jane Smith has remained part of the New York bar's active cohort, a share of the register detailed further below.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Martha Jane Smith's 41 years since a 1985 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
41 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
41 Top 14% higher than 86% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How Martha compares to fellow New York University alumni
Among the 4,467 New York University graduates in the New York register, Martha Jane Smith is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
41 years vs. New York University alumni
Years since admission - 4,467 NY-registered alumni of this school
41 Top 1% higher than 99% of 4,467 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
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
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1969427
- Year Admitted
- 1985 (41 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Jan 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Emeritus Professor - Wichita State University, School Of Criminal Justice
- City
- Wichita, KS
- ZIP Code
- 67260
- Phone
- (402) 541-9110
Education
NEW YORK UNIVERSITY
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Martha Jane 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 Martha Smith licensed?
Martha Smith is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Martha Jane Smith admitted to the bar?
Martha Jane Smith's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1985.
Where did Martha Jane Smith go to law school?
Martha Jane Smith attended NEW YORK UNIVERSITY.
What company does Martha Jane Smith work for?
Martha Jane Smith is associated with Emeritus Professor - Wichita State University, School Of Criminal Justice in Wichita, KS.
Is Martha Jane Smith in good standing?
Yes, Martha Jane Smith holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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