New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Shani Yaa Smoak
Southern Illinois University School Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2019. This record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2019
- Admitted
- 7
- Years in bar
- 5692173
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Admitted in 2019, Shani Yaa Smoak has built 7 years of active New York practice - more tenure than 12% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 7 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 88%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Southern Illinois University School Of Law
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Bar number 5692173 on the New York register belongs to Shani Yaa Smoak, currently in active standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
No firm or business address is currently on file for this attorney. Educational background: Southern Illinois University School of Law (33 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Shani Yaa Smoak is currently part of the New York bar's active cohort, a group the breakdown below sizes against the full register.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
7 years into an active New York practice since a 2019 admission, Shani Yaa Smoak sits here on the statewide experience curve - taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.
7 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
7 Top 88% higher than 12% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
Southern Illinois University School Of Law's active-bar rate
Of Southern Illinois University School Of Law's 33 alumni in the New York register, 69.7% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Southern Illinois University School Of Law alumni, active-bar rate
The 2019 admission class today
Of the 8,536 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2019, 92.5% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 5692173
- Year Admitted
- 2019 (7 yrs · mid-career)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Sep 2027
Location & Contact
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Shani Yaa Smoak'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 Shani Smoak licensed?
Shani Smoak is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Shani Yaa Smoak admitted to the bar?
Shani Yaa Smoak has been on the New York bar register since 2019.
Where did Shani Yaa Smoak go to law school?
Shani Yaa Smoak attended Southern Illinois University School of Law.
Is Shani Yaa Smoak in good standing?
Yes, Shani Yaa Smoak holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.