Atty. Charles Adam Smiley

Atty. Charles Adam Smiley

Charles Adam Smiley is a lawyer practicing criminal. Charles received a B.A. degree from University of California, Berkeley in 1989, and has been licensed for 29 years.

Hayward Hayward 29 yrs experience 29 year
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About Charles Adam Smiley at a glance

Charles Adam Smiley is a Supr. Ct. J. based in Hayward, California. They have 29+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1997. Their practice focuses on criminal defense. Admitted to practice in California (1997). Educated at University of California, Hastings College of the Law (J.D., 1997) and University of California, Berkeley (B.A., 1989). Serands clients in Hayward, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Charles Adam Smiley is a lawyer practicing criminal
  • Charles received a B.A. degree from University of California, Berkeley in 1989, and has been licensed for 29 years
  • Charles practices in Hayward, CA

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Charles Adam Smiley's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Charles Adam Smiley handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Criminal Defense

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

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

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Where is Charles Adam Smiley's law office located?
Charles Adam Smiley's law practice is located in Hayward, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Charles Adam Smiley handle?
Charles Adam Smiley focuses on criminal defense. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Charles Adam Smiley practiced law?
Charles Adam Smiley has 29+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1997.
Where did Charles Adam Smiley go to law school?
Charles Adam Smiley earned their education at (J.D., 1997); (B.A., 1989).
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Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
University of California, Hastings College of the Law
- 1997
B.A.
University of California, Berkeley
- 1989

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1997

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