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Atty. Garvin Viscount Smith

Atty. Garvin Viscount Smith

Garvin Viscount Smith is a lawyer practicing general practice, family law, criminal law and 2 other areas of law. Garvin received a B.A. degree from Long Island University at Brooklyn Campus in 1972, and has been licensed for 49 years.

New York New York 49 yrs experience 49 year
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Garvin Viscount Smith is an ASSIST. ATTY. GEN. based in New York, New York. They have 49+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1977. Their practice focuses on citizenship, criminal defense, family law, immigration, and real estate. Admitted to practice in New York (1977). Educated at Hofstra University (J.D., 1975) and Long Island University at Brooklyn Campus (B.A., 1972). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Garvin Viscount Smith is a lawyer practicing general practice, family law, criminal law and 2 other areas of law
  • Garvin received a B.A. degree from Long Island University at Brooklyn Campus in 1972, and has been licensed for 49 years
  • Garvin practices in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Garvin Viscount Smith's Areas of Practice

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

Citizenship & Naturalization

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Criminal Defense

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Family Law

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Immigration Law

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Real Estate Law

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New York

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

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Where is Garvin Viscount Smith's law office located?
Garvin Viscount Smith's law practice is located in New York, New York. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Garvin Viscount Smith handle?
Garvin Viscount Smith focuses on citizenship, criminal defense, family law, immigration, real estate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Garvin Viscount Smith practiced law?
Garvin Viscount Smith has 49+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1977.
Where did Garvin Viscount Smith go to law school?
Garvin Viscount Smith earned their education at (J.D., 1975); (B.A., 1972).
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Education

J.D.
Hofstra University
- 1975
B.A.
Long Island University at Brooklyn Campus
- 1972

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1977

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