New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Sonal Charles Smart
University Of London alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1990. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1990
- Admitted
- 36
- Years in bar
- 2352235
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 36 years on the register since a 1990 admission, Sonal Charles Smart ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 79% of the currently-active bar.
- 36 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 21%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- University Of London
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2352235 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Sonal Charles Smart, a veteran practitioner still in active 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, despite 36 years on the register. Educational background: UNIVERSITY OF LONDON (81 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 36 years on the register, Sonal Charles Smart still falls within the New York bar's active cohort, a share of the register detailed further below.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Few active New York attorneys match Sonal Charles Smart's 36 years since admission in 1990. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
36 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
36 Top 21% higher than 79% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How Sonal compares to fellow University Of London alumni
Among the 53 University Of London graduates in the New York register, Sonal Charles Smart is longer-tenured than 70% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
36 years vs. University Of London alumni
Years since admission - 53 NY-registered alumni of this school
36 Top 30% higher than 70% of 53 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
University Of London's active-bar rate
Of University Of London's 81 alumni in the New York register, 65.4% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
University Of London alumni, active-bar rate
The 1990 admission class today
Of the 6,112 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1990, 56.7% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2352235
- Year Admitted
- 1990 (36 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Dec 2026
Location & Contact
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Sonal Charles Smart'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 Sonal Smart licensed?
Sonal Smart is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Sonal Charles Smart admitted to the bar?
Sonal Charles Smart's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1990.
Where did Sonal Charles Smart go to law school?
Sonal Charles Smart attended UNIVERSITY OF LONDON.
Is Sonal Charles Smart in good standing?
Yes, Sonal Charles Smart 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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