New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4
Sarah Megan Smith
Suny Buffalo alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2002, registered office in Buffalo, NY. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2002
- Admitted
- 24
- Years in bar
- 4054870
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Sarah Megan Smith has held an active New York bar license for 24 years - admitted in 2002, longer-tenured than 51% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 24 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 49%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Suny Buffalo
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Sarah Megan Smith carries New York bar registration 4054870, an established, active practitioner in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 4, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Administrative Law Judge, located in Buffalo, NY (Erie County), ZIP 14203. 3 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: SUNY BUFFALO (970 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
With an established practice on record, Sarah Megan 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
Sarah Megan Smith was admitted in 2002, giving 24 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.
24 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
24 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 Sarah compares to fellow Suny Buffalo alumni
Among the 450 Suny Buffalo graduates in the New York register, Sarah Megan Smith is longer-tenured than 27% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
24 years vs. Suny Buffalo alumni
Years since admission - 450 NY-registered alumni of this school
24 Top 73% higher than 27% of 450 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
Suny Buffalo's active-bar rate
Of Suny Buffalo's 970 alumni in the New York register, 65.7% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Suny Buffalo alumni, active-bar rate
The 2002 admission class today
Of the 7,981 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2002, 65.2% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 4054870
- Year Admitted
- 2002 (24 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 4
- Next Registration
- Aug 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Administrative Law Judge
- City
- Buffalo, NY
- County
- Erie
- ZIP Code
- 14203
- Phone
- (716) 847-3955
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Sarah Megan 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 Sarah Smith licensed?
Sarah Smith is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Sarah Megan Smith admitted to the bar?
Sarah Megan Smith was admitted to the bar in 2002.
Where did Sarah Megan Smith go to law school?
Sarah Megan Smith attended SUNY BUFFALO.
What company does Sarah Megan Smith work for?
Sarah Megan Smith is associated with Administrative Law Judge in Buffalo, NY.
Is Sarah Megan Smith in good standing?
Yes, Sarah Megan 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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