New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Valerie Erica Smith
St Johns University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1994, registered office in Riverhead, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1994
- Admitted
- 32
- Years in bar
- 2586170
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Valerie Erica Smith appears in the New York attorney register with a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", on record since 1994 - an administrative designation rather than discipline, but confirm current standing with the state bar.
- 32 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Pending-renewal
- current bar status: "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday"
- Law school
- St Johns University
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Valerie Erica Smith is registered as bar number 2586170 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", a routine periodic-renewal reminder, not discipline. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
The attorney's registration lists a business address in Riverhead, NY (Suffolk County), ZIP 11901. Educational background: ST JOHNS UNIVERSITY (5,210 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
A "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort for now. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents.
How Valerie compares to fellow St Johns University alumni
Among the 3,183 St Johns University graduates in the New York register, Valerie Erica Smith is longer-tenured than 14% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
32 years vs. St Johns University alumni
Years since admission - 3,183 NY-registered alumni of this school
32 Top 86% higher than 14% of 3,183 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
St Johns University's active-bar rate
Of St Johns University's 5,210 alumni in the New York register, 47.2% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
St Johns University alumni, active-bar rate
The 1994 admission class today
Of the 6,410 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1994, 61.6% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday
- Registration Number
- 2586170
- Year Admitted
- 1994 (32 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Mar 2026
Location & Contact
- City
- Riverhead, NY
- County
- Suffolk
- ZIP Code
- 11901
- Phone
- (631) 852-1760
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Valerie Erica Smith's current status, "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", places this record outside 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 Valerie Smith licensed?
Valerie Smith is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Valerie Erica Smith admitted to the bar?
Valerie Erica Smith's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1994.
Where did Valerie Erica Smith go to law school?
Valerie Erica Smith attended ST JOHNS UNIVERSITY.
Is Valerie Erica Smith in good standing?
Not currently, Valerie Erica Smith's listed status is "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", not active standing. Confirm current status with the state bar.
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