Judge Martin E. Smith: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

Biography

The Hon. Martin E. Smith (Ret.) was a judge for the Broome County Court in the Sixth Judicial District of New York. He was elected to the County Court in 1990 and was retained in subsequent elections. Smith retired in 2015.


While on the County Court, he was appointed to serve as an acting justice of the Broome County Supreme Court by former Chief Administrative Judge Jonathan Lippman in 2007.


Smith received a B.A. from Niagara University in 1967. He went on to earn a J.D. from Syracuse University School of Law in 1970.


After law school, Smith became an assistant district attorney with the Westchester County District Attorney’s Office. During his five-year tenure there, he was named deputy chief of the Fraud Bureau in 1972. Smith then joined the Broome County District Attorney’s Office in 1975, where he worked as a senior assistant district attorney for two years.


He left the public sector in 1977 to enter into private practice. He first practiced as a partner at Palmer, Hankin, Peyton and Smith (1977 to 1985) before becoming a partner at Griffen and Smith in 1985. He remained with the firm until his election to the County Court.


His memberships included the New York State Trial Lawyers Association, the Broome County Bar Association, and the New York State Bar Association.

Recent Cases by Hon. Martin E. Smith

On September 15, 2015 an uncontested matrimonial case was filed in the jurisdiction of Broome County. Judge Hon. Martin E. Smith presiding.

Filed

Sep 15, 2015

Status

Active

Court

Broome County Supreme Court

County

Broome County, NY

Category

Uncontested Matrimonial

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 21, 2022

On August 25, 2015 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Broome County. Judge Smith, Hon. Martin E. presiding.

Filed

Aug 25, 2015

Status

Closed

Court

Broome County

County

Broome County, NY

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Foreclosure

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 21, 2021

On August 19, 2015 an uncontested matrimonial case was filed in the jurisdiction of Broome County. Judge Hon. Martin E. Smith presiding.

Filed

Aug 19, 2015

Status

Active

Court

Broome County Supreme Court

County

Broome County, NY

Category

Uncontested Matrimonial

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 23, 2022

On August 17, 2015 an uncontested matrimonial case was filed in the jurisdiction of Broome County. Judge Hon. Martin E. Smith presiding.

Filed

Aug 17, 2015

Status

Active

Court

Broome County Supreme Court

County

Broome County, NY

Category

Uncontested Matrimonial

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 23, 2022

On August 13, 2015 an uncontested matrimonial case was filed in the jurisdiction of Broome County. Judge Hon. Martin E. Smith presiding.

Filed

Aug 13, 2015

Status

Judgment of Divorce,Annulment,Separation

Court

Broome County Supreme Court

County

Broome County, NY

Category

Uncontested Matrimonial

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 22, 2022

On August 10, 2015 an uncontested matrimonial case was filed in the jurisdiction of Broome County. Judge Hon. Martin E. Smith presiding.

Filed

Aug 10, 2015

Status

Judgment of Divorce,Annulment,Separation

Court

Broome County Supreme Court

County

Broome County, NY

Category

Uncontested Matrimonial

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 21, 2022

On August 7, 2015 an uncontested matrimonial case was filed in the jurisdiction of Broome County. Judge Hon. Martin E. Smith presiding.

Filed

Aug 07, 2015

Status

Closed

Court

Broome County Supreme Court

County

Broome County, NY

Category

Uncontested Matrimonial

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 23, 2022

On July 22, 2015 an uncontested matrimonial case was filed in the jurisdiction of Broome County. Judge Hon. Martin E. Smith presiding.

Filed

Jul 22, 2015

Status

Judgment of Divorce,Annulment,Separation

Court

Broome County Supreme Court

County

Broome County, NY

Category

Uncontested Matrimonial

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 20, 2021

On July 22, 2015 an uncontested matrimonial case was filed in the jurisdiction of Broome County. Judge Hon. Martin E. Smith presiding.

Filed

Jul 22, 2015

Status

Active

Court

Broome County Supreme Court

County

Broome County, NY

Category

Uncontested Matrimonial

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 21, 2022

On July 20, 2015 an uncontested matrimonial case was filed in the jurisdiction of Broome County. Judge Hon. Martin E. Smith presiding.

Filed

Jul 20, 2015

Status

Active

Court

Broome County Supreme Court

County

Broome County, NY

Category

Uncontested Matrimonial

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 21, 2022

On July 15, 2015 an uncontested matrimonial case was filed in the jurisdiction of Broome County. Judge Hon. Martin E. Smith presiding.

Filed

Jul 15, 2015

Status

Judgment of Divorce,Annulment,Separation

Court

Broome County Supreme Court

County

Broome County, NY

Category

Uncontested Matrimonial

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 20, 2022

On July 15, 2015 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Broome County. Judge Hon. Martin E. Smith presiding.

25 Files
Filed

Jul 15, 2015

Status

Judgment of Foreclosure

Court

Broome County

County

Broome County, NY

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 11, 2022

On July 7, 2015 an uncontested matrimonial case was filed in the jurisdiction of Broome County. Judge Hon. Martin E. Smith presiding.

Filed

Jul 07, 2015

Status

Judgment of Divorce,Annulment,Separation

Court

Broome County Supreme Court

County

Broome County, NY

Category

Uncontested Matrimonial

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

May 02, 2022

On June 26, 2015 an uncontested matrimonial case was filed in the jurisdiction of Broome County. Judge Hon. Martin E. Smith presiding.

Filed

Jun 26, 2015

Status

Active

Court

Broome County Supreme Court

County

Broome County, NY

Category

Uncontested Matrimonial

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 22, 2022

On June 23, 2015 an uncontested matrimonial case was filed in the jurisdiction of Broome County. Judge Hon. Martin E. Smith presiding.

Filed

Jun 23, 2015

Status

Judgment of Divorce,Annulment,Separation

Court

Broome County Supreme Court

County

Broome County, NY

Category

Uncontested Matrimonial

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 21, 2022

On June 23, 2015 an uncontested matrimonial case was filed in the jurisdiction of Broome County. Judge Hon. Martin E. Smith presiding.

Filed

Jun 23, 2015

Status

Active

Court

Broome County Supreme Court

County

Broome County, NY

Category

Uncontested Matrimonial

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 23, 2022

On June 19, 2015 an uncontested matrimonial case was filed in the jurisdiction of Broome County. Judge Hon. Martin E. Smith presiding.

Filed

Jun 19, 2015

Status

Judgment of Divorce,Annulment,Separation

Court

Broome County Supreme Court

County

Broome County, NY

Category

Uncontested Matrimonial

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 23, 2022

On June 19, 2015 an uncontested matrimonial case was filed in the jurisdiction of Broome County. Judge Hon. Martin E. Smith presiding.

Filed

Jun 19, 2015

Status

Judgment of Divorce,Annulment,Separation

Court

Broome County Supreme Court

County

Broome County, NY

Category

Uncontested Matrimonial

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 22, 2022

On June 19, 2015 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Broome County. Judge Hon. Martin E. Smith presiding.

4 Files
Filed

Jun 19, 2015

Status

Judgment of Divorce,Annulment,Separation

Court

Broome County

County

Broome County, NY

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 13, 2022

On June 17, 2015 an uncontested matrimonial case was filed in the jurisdiction of Broome County. Judge Hon. Martin E. Smith presiding.

Filed

Jun 17, 2015

Status

Active

Court

Broome County Supreme Court

County

Broome County, NY

Category

Uncontested Matrimonial

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

May 03, 2022

On June 17, 2015 an uncontested matrimonial case was filed in the jurisdiction of Broome County. Judge Hon. Martin E. Smith presiding.

Filed

Jun 17, 2015

Status

Judgment of Divorce,Annulment,Separation

Court

Broome County Supreme Court

County

Broome County, NY

Category

Uncontested Matrimonial

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

May 03, 2022

On June 16, 2015 an uncontested matrimonial case was filed in the jurisdiction of Broome County. Judge Hon. Martin E. Smith presiding.

Filed

Jun 16, 2015

Status

Active

Court

Broome County Supreme Court

County

Broome County, NY

Category

Uncontested Matrimonial

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 22, 2022

On June 11, 2015 an uncontested matrimonial case was filed in the jurisdiction of Broome County. Judge Hon. Martin E. Smith presiding.

Filed

Jun 11, 2015

Status

Active

Court

Broome County Supreme Court

County

Broome County, NY

Category

Uncontested Matrimonial

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 21, 2022

On June 2, 2015 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Broome County. Judge Smith, Hon. Martin E. presiding.

Filed

Jun 02, 2015

Status

Closed

Court

Broome County

County

Broome County, NY

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 21, 2021

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