Atty. Craig Richard Smith

Atty. Craig Richard Smith

Craig Richard Smith is a lawyer practicing litigation. Craig received a degree from California State University at Northridge in 1991, and has been licensed for 31 years.

Westlake Village Westlake Village 31 yrs experience 31 year
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Profile Summary

About Craig Richard Smith at a glance

Craig Richard Smith is a Smith Law Firm, APLC based in Westlake Village, California. They have 31+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1995. Their practice focuses on litigation. Admitted to practice in California (1995) and U.S. District Court, Central District of California and U.S. Court of Appeal, Ninth Circuit (1995). Educated at Whittier College School of Law (J.D., 1995) and California State University at Northridge (B.S., 1991). Serands clients in Westlake Village, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Craig Richard Smith is a lawyer practicing litigation
  • Craig received a degree from California State University at Northridge in 1991, and has been licensed for 31 years
  • Craig practices in Westlake Village, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Craig Richard Smith's Areas of Practice

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

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

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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 Westlake Village 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 Richard Smith's law office located?
Craig Richard Smith's law practice is located in Westlake Village, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Craig Richard Smith handle?
Craig Richard Smith focuses on litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Craig Richard Smith practiced law?
Craig Richard Smith has 31+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1995.
Where did Craig Richard Smith go to law school?
Craig Richard Smith earned their education at (J.D., 1995); (B.S., 1991).
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Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
Whittier College School of Law
- 1995
B.S.
California State University at Northridge
- 1991

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1995
U.S. District Court, Central District of California and U.S. Court of Appeal, Ninth Circuit
Admitted: 1995

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