New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Richard Bennett Darnall Smith Ii
Arizona State University Sandra Day O'Connor College Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2003. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2003
- Admitted
- 23
- Years in bar
- 4177440
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Richard Bennett Darnall Smith Ii 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
- Arizona State University Sandra Day O'Connor College Of Law
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Richard Bennett Darnall Smith Ii carries New York bar registration 4177440, an established, active practitioner in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
No firm or business address is on record for this established practitioner. Educational background: Arizona State University Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law (124 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
With an established practice on record, Richard Bennett Darnall Smith Ii 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
Richard Bennett Darnall Smith Ii 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 Richard compares to fellow Arizona State University Sandra Day O'Connor College Of Law alumni
Among the 122 Arizona State University Sandra Day O'Connor College Of Law graduates in the New York register, Richard Bennett Darnall Smith Ii is longer-tenured than 89% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
23 years vs. Arizona State University Sandra Day O'Connor College Of Law alumni
Years since admission - 122 NY-registered alumni of this school
23 Top 11% higher than 89% of 122 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
Arizona State University Sandra Day O'Connor College Of Law's active-bar rate
Of Arizona State University Sandra Day O'Connor College Of Law's 124 alumni in the New York register, 84.7% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Arizona State University Sandra Day O'Connor College Of Law alumni, active-bar rate
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
- 4177440
- Year Admitted
- 2003 (23 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Dec 2027
Location & Contact
- Phone
- (480) 221-1517
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Richard Bennett Darnall Smith Ii'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 Richard Smith licensed?
Richard Smith is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Richard Bennett Darnall Smith Ii admitted to the bar?
Richard Bennett Darnall Smith Ii was admitted to the bar in 2003.
Where did Richard Bennett Darnall Smith Ii go to law school?
Richard Bennett Darnall Smith Ii attended Arizona State University Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law.
Is Richard Bennett Darnall Smith Ii in good standing?
Yes, Richard Bennett Darnall Smith Ii 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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