Atty. Ashley L. Smith

Atty. Ashley L. Smith

Ms. Ashley L.

Chicago Chicago 28 yrs experience 28 year
Call (312) 535-4941 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Ashley L. Smith at a glance

Ashley L. Smith is an Off. of Pub. Guardian based in Chicago, Illinois. They have 28+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1998. Admitted to practice in Texas (1998) and Illinois (Inactive) (1999). Educated at Loyola University (LL.M. Southern, 1999) and Southern Methodist University (B.B.A., 1995). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Ms. Ashley L. Smith is a lawyer
  • Ashley received a B.B.A. degree from Southern Methodist University in 1995, and has been licensed for 28 years
  • Ashley practices in Chicago, IL

Jurisdictional Context

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 Chicago 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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Where is Ashley L. Smith's law office located?
Ashley L. Smith's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
How long has Ashley L. Smith practiced law?
Ashley L. Smith has 28+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1998.
Where did Ashley L. Smith go to law school?
Ashley L. Smith earned their education at (LL.M. Southern, 1999); (B.B.A., 1995).
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Education

LL.M. Southern
Loyola University
- 1999
B.B.A.
Southern Methodist University
- 1995

Bar Admissions

Texas
Admitted: 1998
Illinois (Inactive)
Admitted: 1999

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