Atty. Cheryl Rivera Smith

Atty. Cheryl Rivera Smith

Ms. Cheryl Rivera Smith is a lawyer practicing real estate, probate, estate planning.

Frisco Frisco 33 yrs experience 33 year
Call (214) 570-0700 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Cheryl Rivera Smith at a glance

Cheryl Rivera Smith is a Member based in Frisco, Texas, practicing at The Smith Law Firm. They have 33+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1993. Their practice focuses on probate, estate planning, and real estate. Admitted to practice in Georgia Texas Northern District Court (1993), Georgia - Supreme Court of Georgia - State - Supreme Court (1993), Texas Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals Georgia Northern District Cou (1997), and Arizona - Arizona Supreme Court - State - Supreme Court (2005). Educated at John Marshall Law School (J.D., 1993) and University of Texas, Dallas (B.A., 1981). Active member of Justia. Serands clients in Frisco, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Ms. Cheryl Rivera Smith is a lawyer practicing real estate, probate, estate planning
  • Cheryl received a B.A. degree from University of Texas, Dallas in 1981, and has been licensed for 33 years
  • Cheryl practices at The Smith Law Firm in Frisco, TX

Practice Areas Explained

Cheryl Rivera Smith's Areas of Practice

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

Probate

Cheryl Rivera Smith is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Texas →

Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

Cheryl Rivera Smith is one of 226,537 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Texas →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

Cheryl Rivera Smith is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Texas →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Texas

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Cheryl Rivera Smith

Where is Cheryl Rivera Smith's law office located?
Cheryl Rivera Smith's law practice is located in Frisco, Texas. The firm is The Smith Law Firm. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Cheryl Rivera Smith handle?
Cheryl Rivera Smith focuses on probate, estate planning, real estate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has Cheryl Rivera Smith practiced law?
Cheryl Rivera Smith has 33+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1993.
Where did Cheryl Rivera Smith go to law school?
Cheryl Rivera Smith earned their education at (J.D., 1993); (B.A., 1981).
How can I contact Cheryl Rivera Smith for a consultation?
You can contact Cheryl Rivera 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.
John Marshall Law School
- 1993
B.A.
University of Texas, Dallas
- 1981

Bar Admissions

Georgia Texas Northern District Court
Admitted: 1993
Georgia - Supreme Court of Georgia - State - Supreme Court
Admitted: 1993
Texas Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals Georgia Northern District Cou
Admitted: 1997
Arizona - Arizona Supreme Court - State - Supreme Court
Admitted: 2005
Arizona Texas Northern Bankruptcy Court
Admitted: 2005

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