Atty. Daniel A. Smith
Daniel A. Smith is a lawyer practicing federal criminal defense, maritime environmental criminal defense, civil rights-false arrest and 37 other areas of law.
Civil Rights-False Arrest & More Attorney · Serving Jacksonville, FL · 53+ Years Experience
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About Daniel A. Smith at a Glance
Daniel A. Smith is a Member based in Jacksonville, Florida, practicing at Law Office of Daniel A. Smith. They have 53+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1973. Their practice focuses on criminal defense, federal crimes, white collar, violent crimes, and theft. Admitted to practice in Colorado Florida (1973). Educated at University of Denver J.D. Duke University School of Law (J.D., 1978) and Elizabethtown College (B.A., 1975). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Federal Bar Association, Jacksonville Chapter. Serves clients in Jacksonville, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Daniel A. Smith
- Daniel A. Smith is a lawyer practicing federal criminal defense, maritime environmental criminal defense, civil rights-false arrest and 37 other areas of law
- Daniel A. received a B.A. degree from Elizabethtown College in 1975, and has been licensed for 53 years
- Daniel A. practices at Law Office of Daniel A. Smith in Jacksonville, FL
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Daniel A. Smith's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Daniel A. Smith handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Jacksonville.
Criminal Defense in Jacksonville
A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
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Federal Crimes in Jacksonville
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White Collar Crimes in Jacksonville
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Violent Crimes in Jacksonville
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Theft & Property Crimes in Jacksonville
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Jacksonville
Practicing law in Florida. Legal matters in Florida are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Jacksonville are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Florida state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Florida brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Florida courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Jacksonville Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Jacksonville-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Why Clients in Jacksonville Choose Daniel A. Smith
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Daniel A. Smith's practice in the field of criminal defense, federal crimes, white collar, violent crimes, and theft.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Daniel A. Smith brings 53+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering criminal defense, federal crimes, and white collar, Daniel A. Smith can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Jacksonville
A Jacksonville-based practice means Daniel A. Smith attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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