Atty. Celeste Dudley-Smith

Atty. Celeste Dudley-Smith

Celeste Dudley-Smith is a lawyer practicing criminal law, municipal court, adoption and dyfs and 6 other areas of law. Celeste received a B.S. degree from John Jay College of Criminal Justice of the City University of New York in 1989, and has been licensed for 33 years.

Union Union 33 yrs experience 33 year
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Profile Summary

About Celeste Dudley-Smith at a glance

Celeste Dudley-Smith is a Managing Partner based in Union, New Jersey, practicing at Dudley-Smith Law Firm, LLC. They have 33+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1993. Their practice focuses on wills, drug crimes, criminal defense, family law, and poa. Admitted to practice in New Jersey (1993), New York (1995), and Michigan (Inactive) (1996). Educated at Temple University, Beasley School of Law (J.D., 1993) and John Jay College of Criminal Justice of the City University of New York (B.S. Cum, 1989). Active member of New Jersey State Bar Association National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. Serands clients in Union, NJ and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Celeste Dudley-Smith is a lawyer practicing criminal law, municipal court, adoption and dyfs and 6 other areas of law
  • Celeste received a B.S. degree from John Jay College of Criminal Justice of the City University of New York in 1989, and has been licensed for 33 years
  • Celeste practices at Dudley-Smith Law Firm, LLC in Union, NJ

Practice Areas Explained

Celeste Dudley-Smith's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Celeste Dudley-Smith handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Wills

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Drug Crimes

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Criminal Defense

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Family Law

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Power of Attorney

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New Jersey

Practicing law in New Jersey. Legal matters in New Jersey are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Union are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New Jersey state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New Jersey 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 New Jersey courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Celeste Dudley-Smith

Where is Celeste Dudley-Smith's law office located?
Celeste Dudley-Smith's law practice is located in Union, New Jersey. The firm is Dudley-Smith Law Firm, LLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Celeste Dudley-Smith handle?
Celeste Dudley-Smith focuses on wills, drug crimes, criminal defense, family law, poa. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New Jersey.
How long has Celeste Dudley-Smith practiced law?
Celeste Dudley-Smith has 33+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1993.
Where did Celeste Dudley-Smith go to law school?
Celeste Dudley-Smith earned their education at (J.D., 1993); (B.S. Cum, 1989).
How can I contact Celeste Dudley-Smith for a consultation?
You can contact Celeste Dudley-Smith directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.

Education

J.D.
Temple University, Beasley School of Law
- 1993
B.S. Cum
John Jay College of Criminal Justice of the City University of New York
- 1989

Bar Admissions

New Jersey
Admitted: 1993
New York
Admitted: 1995
Michigan (Inactive)
Admitted: 1996

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