Atty. David Shannon Smith
David Shannon Smith is a lawyer practicing general law, criminal trial law, appellate practice and 8 other areas of law. David received a B.A. degree from University of Notre Dame in 1959, and has been licensed for 55 years.
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David Shannon Smith is a Member based in Cincinnati, Ohio, practicing at D. Shannon Smith. They have 55+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1971. Their practice focuses on trusts, probate, criminal defense, family law, and estate planning. Admitted to practice in Ohio (1971), U.S. District Court, Southern District of Ohio (1971), U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit (1976), and U.S. Supreme Court (1981). Educated at Salmon P. Chase College of Law (J.D., 1971) and University of Notre Dame (B.A., 1959). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Cincinnati and Ohio State Bar Associations Greater Cincinnati Criminal Defense Lawyers Association Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. Serands clients in Cincinnati, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- David Shannon Smith is a lawyer practicing general law, criminal trial law, appellate practice and 8 other areas of law
- David received a B.A. degree from University of Notre Dame in 1959, and has been licensed for 55 years
- David practices at D. Shannon Smith in Cincinnati, OH
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Practicing law in Ohio. Legal matters in Ohio are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Cincinnati are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Ohio state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Ohio 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 Ohio courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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