New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Norman Charles Smolek
Franklin Pierce alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1981. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1981
- Admitted
- 45
- Years in bar
- 1893742
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Norman Charles Smolek appears in the New York attorney register with a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", on record since 1981 - an administrative designation rather than discipline, but confirm current standing with the state bar.
- 45 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Pending-renewal
- current bar status: "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday"
- Law school
- Franklin Pierce
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Norman Charles Smolek is registered as bar number 1893742 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 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Even after 45 years on the register, no firm or business address is on file for this attorney. Educational background: FRANKLIN PIERCE (104 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 Norman compares to fellow Franklin Pierce alumni
Among the 101 Franklin Pierce graduates in the New York register, Norman Charles Smolek is longer-tenured than 88% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
45 years vs. Franklin Pierce alumni
Years since admission - 101 NY-registered alumni of this school
45 Top 12% higher than 88% of 101 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
Franklin Pierce's active-bar rate
Of Franklin Pierce's 104 alumni in the New York register, 61.5% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Franklin Pierce alumni, active-bar rate
The 1981 admission class today
Of the 4,916 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1981, 55.6% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday
- Registration Number
- 1893742
- Year Admitted
- 1981 (45 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Mar 2026
Location & Contact
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Norman Charles Smolek'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.
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Norman Charles Smolek 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 Norman Smolek licensed?
Norman Smolek is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Norman Charles Smolek admitted to the bar?
Norman Charles Smolek's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1981.
Where did Norman Charles Smolek go to law school?
Norman Charles Smolek attended FRANKLIN PIERCE.
Is Norman Charles Smolek in good standing?
Not currently, Norman Charles Smolek'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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