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

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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
2003
23 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
Harvard
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
4182788
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

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

This attorney 0 80 every active NY attorney, bucketed by value

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

This attorney 5 40 every registered alum of this school, bucketed by value

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.

60%65%70%75%80%85% Statewide, all years2003 class 66.2% 81% ▲ +22.4%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 2003 admission class

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
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
Cohort Attorneys Share Profile relevance
Active in good standing 284,296
66.2%
This attorney is in this cohort
Other / inactive / discipline 145,324
33.8%
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Total registered 429,620 100.0% Full New York bar register

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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Before you rely on this record

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.