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Atty. Deborah Joyce Smiley

Atty. Deborah Joyce Smiley

Deborah Joyce Smiley is a lawyer practicing estate planning. Deborah has been licensed for 32 years.

St. Louis St. Louis 32 yrs experience 32 year
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About Deborah Joyce Smiley at a glance

Deborah Joyce Smiley is a estate planning attorney based in St. Louis, Missouri. They have 32+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1994. Admitted to practice in Missouri (1994). Serands clients in St. Louis, MO and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • Deborah Joyce Smiley is a lawyer practicing estate planning
  • Deborah has been licensed for 32 years
  • Deborah practices in St. Louis, MO

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Deborah Joyce Smiley's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Deborah Joyce Smiley handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Missouri

Practicing law in Missouri. Legal matters in Missouri are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in St. Louis are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Missouri state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Missouri 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 Missouri courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Where is Deborah Joyce Smiley's law office located?
Deborah Joyce Smiley's law practice is located in St. Louis, Missouri. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
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Deborah Joyce Smiley focuses on estate planning. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Missouri.
How long has Deborah Joyce Smiley practiced law?
Deborah Joyce Smiley has 32+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1994.
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Bar Admissions

Missouri
Admitted: 1994

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