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

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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
1988
38 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
St. John'S University
73% active rate
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
2223147
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

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

This attorney 0 80 every active NY attorney, bucketed by value

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 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

This attorney 5 40 every registered alum of this school, bucketed by value

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

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

0%100%New York avg66%73%
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.

55%60%65%70% Statewide, all years1988 class 66.2% 57.4% ▼ -13.3%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1988 admission class

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
County
Nassau
ZIP Code
11530
Phone
(516) 741-5454

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
Cohort Attorneys Share Profile relevance
Active in good standing 284,296
66.2%
This attorney is in this cohort
Other / inactive / discipline 145,324
33.8%
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Total registered 429,620 100.0% Full New York bar register

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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Before you rely on this record

Steven Richard Smith's "Currently registered" listing confirms bar standing only, it is a registration fact to verify, not a verdict on quality or competence.

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.