Atty. Gillian Smith

Atty. Gillian Smith

Gillian Smith is a lawyer practicing construction defects, insurance agents and brokers defense, litigation and 2 other areas of law. Gillian received a B.A. degree from University of California, Irvine, and has been licensed for 14 years.

Bakersfield Bakersfield 14 Years Experience 14 year
Call (661) 788-4173

Profile Summary

About Gillian Smith at a glance

Gillian Smith is a criminal defense, construction, litigation, insurance, and adr attorney based in Bakersfield, California. They have 14+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2012. Admitted to practice in California (2012). Educated at Whittier Law School (J.D., 2012) and University of California, Irvine B.A. (—). Serves clients in Bakersfield, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Gillian Smith is a lawyer practicing construction defects, insurance agents and brokers defense, litigation and 2 other areas of law
  • Gillian received a B.A. degree from University of California, Irvine, and has been licensed for 14 years
  • Gillian practices in Bakersfield, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Gillian Smith's Areas of Practice

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

Criminal Defense

A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.

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Construction Law

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Civil Litigation

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Insurance Law

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Mediation & Arbitration

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Gillian Smith is one of 67,021 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr attorneys in California →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Gillian Smith

Where is Gillian Smith's law office located?
Gillian Smith's law practice is located in Bakersfield, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Gillian Smith handle?
Gillian Smith focuses on criminal defense, construction, litigation, insurance, adr. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Gillian Smith practiced law?
Gillian Smith has 14+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2012.
Where did Gillian Smith go to law school?
Gillian Smith earned their education at (J.D., 2012); (—).
How can I contact Gillian Smith for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Whittier Law School
- 2012
University of California, Irvine B.A.
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 2012

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