New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Stafford Smiley
Harvard Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1986, registered office in Big Sky, MT. Status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration registry.
- 1986
- Admitted
- 40
- Years in bar
- 2048619
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 40 years on the register since a 1986 admission, Stafford Smiley ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 86% of the currently-active bar.
- 40 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 14%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Harvard Law School
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Stafford Smiley is registered as bar number 2048619 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Currently registered", authorized to practice and in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
The attorney's registration lists a business address in Big Sky, MT, ZIP 59716. Educational background: Harvard Law School (16,595 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Stafford Smiley sits within the New York bar's active cohort, see the full statewide status breakdown below for how that cohort compares to the rest of the register.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Few active New York attorneys match Stafford Smiley's 40 years since admission in 1986. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
40 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
40 Top 14% higher than 86% 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 Stafford compares to fellow Harvard Law School alumni
Among the 8,587 Harvard Law School graduates in the New York register, Stafford Smiley is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
40 years vs. Harvard Law School alumni
Years since admission - 8,587 NY-registered alumni of this school
40 Top 1% higher than 99% of 8,587 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
Harvard Law School's active-bar rate
Of Harvard Law School's 16,595 alumni in the New York register, 73.6% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Harvard Law School alumni, active-bar rate
The 1986 admission class today
Of the 6,111 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1986, 57.6% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1986 admission class
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2048619
- Year Admitted
- 1986 (40 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Aug 2026
Location & Contact
- City
- Big Sky, MT
- ZIP Code
- 59716
- Phone
- (301) 775-8958
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Bar status reference for the 429,620 attorneys registered in this jurisdiction. Stafford Smiley's current status is "Currently registered".
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 Stafford Smiley licensed?
Stafford Smiley is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Stafford Smiley admitted to the bar?
Stafford Smiley's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1986.
Where did Stafford Smiley go to law school?
Stafford Smiley attended Harvard Law School.
Is Stafford Smiley in good standing?
Yes, Stafford Smiley 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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