New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Michele Ann Smith
Harvard alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2003, registered office in Hackensack, NJ. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2003
- Admitted
- 23
- Years in bar
- 4182788
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Michele Ann Smith has held an active New York bar license for 23 years - admitted in 2003, longer-tenured than 51% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 23 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 49%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Harvard
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Michele Ann Smith carries New York bar registration 4182788, an established, active practitioner 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 Hartmann Doherty Rosa Berman & Bulbulia, LLC, located in Hackensack, NJ, ZIP 07601. 2 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: HARVARD.
State context & due diligence
With an established practice on record, Michele Ann Smith remains inside the New York bar's active cohort - see below for how that share of the register compares.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Michele Ann Smith was admitted in 2003, giving 23 years on the New York register. The histogram places that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state, taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.
23 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
23 Top 49% higher than 51% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more active NY attorneys. 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
How Michele compares to fellow Harvard alumni
Among the 3,070 Harvard graduates in the New York register, Michele Ann Smith is longer-tenured than 16% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
23 years vs. Harvard alumni
Years since admission - 3,070 NY-registered alumni of this school
23 Top 84% higher than 16% of 3,070 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
The 2003 admission class today
Of the 8,250 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2003, 81% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 4182788
- Year Admitted
- 2003 (23 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Feb 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Hartmann Doherty Rosa Berman & Bulbulia, LLC
- City
- Hackensack, NJ
- ZIP Code
- 07601
- Phone
- (201) 441-9056
Education
HARVARD
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Michele Ann 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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Michele Ann Smith's "Currently registered" listing confirms bar standing only, it is a registration fact to verify, not a verdict on quality or competence.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Michele Smith licensed?
Michele Smith is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Michele Ann Smith admitted to the bar?
Michele Ann Smith was admitted to the bar in 2003.
Where did Michele Ann Smith go to law school?
Michele Ann Smith attended HARVARD.
What company does Michele Ann Smith work for?
Michele Ann Smith is associated with Hartmann Doherty Rosa Berman & Bulbulia, LLC in Hackensack, NJ.
Is Michele Ann Smith in good standing?
Yes, Michele Ann Smith holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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