Atty. Wayne Owen Smith
Wayne Owen Smith is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, criminal defense, federal civil litigation and 5 other areas of law. Wayne received a B.S. degree from Illinois State University in 1984, and has been licensed for 39 years.
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Wayne Owen Smith is a Member based in Champaign, Illinois, practicing at Erwin, Martinkus & Cole, Ltd.. They have 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Their practice focuses on personal injury, criminal defense, family law, business, and workers comp. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1987). Educated at Southern Illinois University (J.D., 1987) and Illinois State University (B.S. Finance, 1984). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Ford County (President, 1997-1998), Champaign County and Illinois State (Member, Tort Law Section Council, 1996-2000) Bar Associations Illinois Trial Lawyers Association. Serands clients in Champaign, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Wayne Owen Smith is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, criminal defense, federal civil litigation and 5 other areas of law
- Wayne received a B.S. degree from Illinois State University in 1984, and has been licensed for 39 years
- Wayne practices at Erwin, Martinkus & Cole, Ltd. in Champaign, IL
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Wayne Owen Smith's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Wayne Owen Smith handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
Wayne Owen Smith is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Illinois →
A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
Wayne Owen Smith is one of 214,270 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in Illinois →
Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
Wayne Owen Smith is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in Illinois →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Wayne Owen Smith is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Illinois →
Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.
Wayne Owen Smith is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Illinois →
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Why local counsel matters in Illinois
Practicing law in Illinois. Legal matters in Illinois are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Champaign are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Illinois state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Illinois brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Illinois courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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