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Atty. Derek Keith Smith

Atty. Derek Keith Smith

Derek Keith Smith is a lawyer practicing criminal prosecution, appellate practice, criminal law - defense and 18 other areas of law. Derek received a B.A. degree from Pepperdine University in 1989, and has been licensed for 34 years.

Franklin Franklin 34 Years Experience 34 year
Call (629) 276-0224

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Derek Keith Smith is an Off. of the Dist. Atty. based in Franklin, Tennessee. They haand 34+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1992. Admitted to practice in Tennessee (1992). Educated at Vanderbilt University (J.D., 1992) and Pepperdine University (B.A., 1989). Serands clients in Franklin, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Derek Keith Smith is a lawyer practicing criminal prosecution, appellate practice, criminal law - defense and 18 other areas of law
  • Derek received a B.A. degree from Pepperdine University in 1989, and has been licensed for 34 years
  • Derek practices in Franklin, TN

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Why local counsel matters in Tennessee

Practforg law in Tennessee. Legal matters in Tennessee are goandrned by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand law. Cases originating in Franklin are typically fwithd in the local municipal court or the appropriate Tennessee state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controandrsy. An attorney licensed in Tennessee brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantiand law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Tennessee courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Derek Keith Smith has 34+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1992.
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Derek Keith Smith earned their education at (J.D., 1992); (B.A., 1989).
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Practice Areas

Appellate Practice Criminal Law Defense Criminal Prosecution Criminal Defense Criminal Law Prosecution Dispute Resolution Education Estate Planning & Probate Family Law General Practice Government Judges & Courts Juvenile Law Office Administration Legal Education & Bar Admin. Litigation General Civil Practice Litigation: Commercial Probate & Trust Public Contract Tort & Personal Injury Trust

Education

J.D.
Vanderbilt University
- 1992
B.A.
Pepperdine University
- 1989

Bar Admissions

Tennessee
Admitted: 1992

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