Atty. Derrick Hoke Smith

Atty. Derrick Hoke Smith

Mr. Derrick Hoke Smith is a lawyer practicing criminal.

Jacksonville Jacksonville 32 yrs experience 32 year
Call (904) 453-8787 Book Appointment

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About Derrick Hoke Smith at a glance

Derrick Hoke Smith is an Associate based in Jacksonville, Florida. They have 32+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1994. Their practice focuses on criminal defense. Admitted to practice in Florida (1994), District of Columbia (1996), Colorado (Inactive) U.S. District Court, Southern District U.S. District Court, Southern District of (1997), and Georgia (Inactive) U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit U.S. Supreme Court (1998). Educated at University of Florida (J.D., 1994) and University of Chicago (A.B., 1990). Serands clients in Jacksonville, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Mr. Derrick Hoke Smith is a lawyer practicing criminal
  • Derrick Hoke received a A.B. degree from University of Chicago in 1990, and has been licensed for 32 years
  • Derrick Hoke practices in Jacksonville, FL

Practice Areas Explained

Derrick Hoke Smith's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Derrick Hoke Smith handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Criminal Defense

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Jurisdictional Context

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

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Where is Derrick Hoke Smith's law office located?
Derrick Hoke Smith's law practice is located in Jacksonville, Florida. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Derrick Hoke Smith handle?
Derrick Hoke Smith focuses on criminal defense. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Florida.
How long has Derrick Hoke Smith practiced law?
Derrick Hoke Smith has 32+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1994.
Where did Derrick Hoke Smith go to law school?
Derrick Hoke Smith earned their education at (J.D., 1994); (A.B., 1990).
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Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
University of Florida
- 1994
A.B.
University of Chicago
- 1990

Bar Admissions

Florida
Admitted: 1994
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1996
Colorado (Inactive) U.S. District Court, Southern District U.S. District Court, Southern District of
Admitted: 1997
Georgia (Inactive) U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1998

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