Atty. David Stephen Smith
David Stephen Smith is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, family law, business law and 4 other areas of law. David received a B.A. degree from Moravian College in 1975, and has been licensed for 47 years.
Business Law & More Attorney · Serving Allentown, PA · 47+ Years Experience
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About David Stephen Smith at a Glance
David Stephen Smith is a Member based in Allentown, Pennsylvania, practicing at David S. Smith. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Their practice focuses on dui/dwi, personal injury, criminal defense, family law, and business. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (1979), U.S. District Court, Middle District of Pennsylvania (1981), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Pennsylvania (1982), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit (1984). Educated at Villanova U niversity (LL.M., 1989) and Moravian College (B.A., 1975). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Lehigh County, Northampton County, Pennsylvania and American Bar Associations Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers Association. Serves clients in Allentown, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About David Stephen Smith
- David Stephen Smith is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, family law, business law and 4 other areas of law
- David received a B.A. degree from Moravian College in 1975, and has been licensed for 47 years
- David practices at David S. Smith in Allentown, PA
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David Stephen Smith's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David Stephen Smith handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Allentown.
DUI / DWI Defense in Allentown
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Personal Injury in Allentown
Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
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Criminal Defense in Allentown
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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Family Law in Allentown
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Business & Corporate Law in Allentown
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Why Local Counsel Matters in Allentown
Practicing law in Pennsylvania. Legal matters in Pennsylvania are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Allentown are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Pennsylvania state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Allentown Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Allentown-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 Allentown Choose David Stephen 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 David Stephen Smith's practice in the field of dui/dwi, personal injury, criminal defense, family law, and business.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
David Stephen 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.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Pennsylvania, U.S. District Court, Middle District of Pennsylvania, and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Pennsylvania, David Stephen Smith can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering dui/dwi, personal injury, and criminal defense, David Stephen Smith can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Allentown
A Allentown-based practice means David Stephen 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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Common Legal Issues David Stephen Smith Handles in Allentown
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