New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Steven Richard Smith
St. John'S University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1988, registered office in Garden City, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1988
- Admitted
- 38
- Years in bar
- 2223147
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 38 years on the register since a 1988 admission, Steven Richard Smith ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 79% of the currently-active bar.
- 38 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 21%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- St. John'S University
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2223147 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Steven Richard Smith, a veteran practitioner still in active good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Law Office Of Steven R Smith, located in Garden City, NY (Nassau County), ZIP 11530. Educational background: ST. JOHN'S UNIVERSITY (2,159 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 38 years on the register, Steven Richard Smith 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 Steven Richard Smith's 38 years since admission in 1988. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
38 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
38 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 Steven compares to fellow St. John'S University alumni
Among the 1,086 St. John'S University graduates in the New York register, Steven Richard Smith is longer-tenured than 95% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
38 years vs. St. John'S University alumni
Years since admission - 1,086 NY-registered alumni of this school
38 Top 5% higher than 95% of 1,086 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
St. John'S University's active-bar rate
Of St. John'S University's 2,159 alumni in the New York register, 73% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
St. John'S University alumni, active-bar rate
The 1988 admission class today
Of the 6,238 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1988, 57.4% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2223147
- Year Admitted
- 1988 (38 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Jul 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Law Office Of Steven R Smith
- City
- Garden City, NY
- County
- Nassau
- ZIP Code
- 11530
- Phone
- (516) 741-5454
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Steven Richard 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 Steven Smith licensed?
Steven Smith is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Steven Richard Smith admitted to the bar?
Steven Richard Smith's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1988.
Where did Steven Richard Smith go to law school?
Steven Richard Smith attended ST. JOHN'S UNIVERSITY.
What company does Steven Richard Smith work for?
Steven Richard Smith is associated with Law Office Of Steven R Smith in Garden City, NY.
Is Steven Richard Smith in good standing?
Yes, Steven Richard 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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