Atty. Daniel Austin Smith
Daniel Austin Smith is a lawyer practicing human and civil rights, criminal law. Daniel has been licensed for 47 years.
Criminal Law & More Attorney · Serving Jacksonville, FL · 47+ Years Experience
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About Daniel Austin Smith at a Glance
Daniel Austin Smith is a criminal defense and civil rights attorney based in Jacksonville, Florida. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Admitted to practice in Florida (1979). Educated at Duke University School of Law (JD, 1978). Serves clients in Jacksonville, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Daniel Austin Smith
- Daniel Austin Smith is a lawyer practicing human and civil rights, criminal law
- Daniel has been licensed for 47 years
- Daniel practices in Jacksonville, FL
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Daniel Austin Smith's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Daniel Austin 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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Civil Rights in Jacksonville
Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.
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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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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Jacksonville Choose Daniel Austin 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 Austin Smith's practice in the field of criminal defense and civil rights.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Daniel Austin Smith brings 47+ 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 and civil rights, Daniel Austin 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 Austin 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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