Atty. Brian A. Smith
Graduated in top 50% of class; CALI Award for Appellate Advocacy, 2006. Managing Editor, Ohio State Law Journal, 2007-2008.
Criminal Defense & More Attorney · Serving Akron, OH · 18+ Years Experience
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About Brian A. Smith at a Glance
Brian A. Smith is an Attorney based in Akron, Ohio, practicing at Brian A. Smith Law Firm, LLC. They have 18+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2008. Their practice focuses on divorce, dui/dwi, criminal defense, business, and dv defense. Admitted to practice in Ohio (2008) and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio and U.S. Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals (2009). Educated at The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law (J.D., 2008) and University of Akron (B.A., 2005). Active member of Akron Bar Association Stark County Bar Association Ohio State Bar Association. Serves clients in Akron, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Brian A. Smith
- Graduated in top 50% of class
- CALI Award for Appellate Advocacy, 2006
- Managing Editor, Ohio State Law Journal, 2007-2008
- Member, Criminal Procedure Moot Court Team, Ohio State University Moritz College of Law, 2007
- ABA Moot Court Team, Ohio State University Moritz College of Law, 2008
- Judicial Attorney for Judge Carla Moore, Ohio Ninth District Court of Appeals, 2008
Practice Areas Explained
Brian A. Smith's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Brian A. Smith handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Akron.
Divorce in Akron
A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.
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DUI / DWI Defense in Akron
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Brian A. Smith is one of 29,739 dui/dwi attorneys indexed nationally. Browse dui/dwi attorneys in Ohio →
Criminal Defense in Akron
A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
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Business & Corporate Law in Akron
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Brian A. Smith is one of 497,491 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Ohio →
Domestic Violence Defense in Akron
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Akron
Practicing law in Ohio. Legal matters in Ohio are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Akron are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Ohio state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Ohio brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Ohio courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Akron Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Akron-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Akron Choose Brian A. Smith
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Brian A. Smith's practice in the field of divorce, dui/dwi, criminal defense, business, and dv defense.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Brian A. Smith brings 18+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Ohio and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio and U.S. Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals, Brian A. Smith can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering divorce, dui/dwi, and criminal defense, Brian A. Smith can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Akron
A Akron-based practice means Brian A. Smith attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Brian A. Smith Handles in Akron
Below is a representative sample of the types of matters Brian A. Smith has experience with under Ohio law. If your situation involves one of these case categories, this attorney may be well positioned to help you understand your options.
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