Simone N. Archer

Simone N. Archer, Esq. is a well-rounded litigator with a diverse legal background, practicing multiple areas of law. She is also an Administrative Law Judge/Hearing Officer for the City of New York at the Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings (OATH).

Ms. Archer has experience working in small and large firms. Prior to becoming the managing member at Archer Harvey & Smith, LLC, Ms. Archer was a trial attorney practicing personal injury and medical malpractice. She was also in-house counsel for a major insurance company practicing insurance defense. Prior to going to law school, Ms. Archer was an insurance agent and claims adjuster for a major insurance company.

Ms. Archer takes great pride in giving back to the community. She allocates time to providing pro bono legal assistance through various organizations throughout New York City, including Varick Removal Defense Project, Lawyers’ Foreclosure Intervention Network, New York County Lawyers’ Association’s ‘Project Restore’ and Safe Passage Program. The Pro Bono matters have include representing clients in immigration removal proceedings; special immigrant juvenile matters in Family and Immigration courts and foreclosure prevention proceedings.

When Ms. Archer is not busy zealously advocating for her clients or adjudicating cases for the City, she enjoys running, writing and traveling. She has completed her fifth New York City Marathon in November 2021.

She is admitted to practice law in New York State courts and Southern and Eastern Federal District Courts of New York. Ms. Archer serves clients throughout New York State and immigration clients worldwide.

Western Michigan University Cooley Law School

J.D. (2016) | Law

2003 - 2006

Honors: • Honor Roll • Dean’s List • First-Year Criminal Procedure Moot Court Competition, Best Advocate

Activities: • Mock Trial Board, Member • Immigration Law, Blue Book

State University of New York - Stony Brook

B.S. (2006) | Business Management

State University of New York - College of Technology at Farmingdale (Farmingdale State University)

A.S. (2001) | Business Administration

Alpha Beta Gamma Business Honor Society Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society

Co- President

Caribbean Attorney Network

2019 - Current

Administrative Law Judge/Hearing Officer

Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings (OATH)

2015 - Current

OATH is New York City's central, independent Administrative Law Court. Duties include conducting hearings on summonses issued by 25 different City enforcement agencies for alleged violations of law or City rules.

Managing Partner

Archer Harvey Smith, LLC

2008 - Current

Archer Harvey Smith, LLC is a General Practice Law Firm. Practice areas include: Real Estate, Immigration, Personal Injury, Criminal, Family, Contract, Collections, document review and per diem court appearances.

YLS Eleventh District Representative and Diversity Committee Co-chair

New York Bar Association

2011 - 2014

Trial Attorney

Druckman & Sinel, LLP

2007 - 2008

Trial Attorney

Law Office of Mary A. Bjork

2006 - 2007

New York State Bar  # 4411724

Member

2006 - Current

New York

New York State Office of Court Administration

ID Number: 4411724

Since 2006

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