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Dean Smith is a Metro. Pub. Def., Pub. Defs. Off. based in Portland, Oregon. They have 34+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1992. Their practice focuses on criminal defense. Admitted to practice in Oregon (1992). Educated at Lewis and Clark College (J.D., 1992) and Spring Arbor (B.A., 1980). Serves clients in Portland, OR and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. Dean Smith is a lawyer practicing criminal law
- Dean received a B.A. degree from Spring Arbor in 1980, and has been licensed for 34 years
- Dean practices in Portland, OR
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Why local counsel matters in Oregon
Practicing law in Oregon. Legal matters in Oregon are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Portland are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Oregon state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Oregon 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 Oregon courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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