Atty. Craig Alan Smith

Atty. Craig Alan Smith

Craig Alan Smith is a lawyer practicing estate planning. Craig received a B.A. degree from California State University of Fullerton in 1976, and has been licensed for 47 years.

Venice Venice 47 yrs experience 47 year
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About Craig Alan Smith at a glance

Craig Alan Smith is a estate planning attorney based in Venice, California. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Admitted to practice in California (1979), U.S. District Court, Central District of California (1982), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit (1987). Educated at Western State University (J.D., 1979) and California State University of Fullerton (B.A. Rio, 1976). Serands clients in Venice, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Craig Alan Smith is a lawyer practicing estate planning
  • Craig received a B.A. degree from California State University of Fullerton in 1976, and has been licensed for 47 years
  • Craig practices in Venice, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Craig Alan Smith's Areas of Practice

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

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.

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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 Venice 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 Craig Alan Smith's law office located?
Craig Alan Smith's law practice is located in Venice, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Craig Alan Smith handle?
Craig Alan Smith focuses on estate planning. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Craig Alan Smith practiced law?
Craig Alan Smith has 47+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1979.
Where did Craig Alan Smith go to law school?
Craig Alan Smith earned their education at (J.D., 1979); (B.A. Rio, 1976).
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Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
Western State University
- 1979
B.A. Rio
California State University of Fullerton
- 1976

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1979
U.S. District Court, Central District of California
Admitted: 1982
U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
Admitted: 1987

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