Atty. Hope Alecia Smith

Atty. Hope Alecia Smith

Hope Alecia Smith is a lawyer practicing professional malpractice, employment law, commercial litigation and 2 other areas of law. Hope received a B.A. degree from University of Pennsylvania in 1998, and has been licensed for 25 years.

Oakland Oakland 25 yrs experience 25 year
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Profile Summary

About Hope Alecia Smith at a glance

Hope Alecia Smith is a personal injury, employment, business, litigation, and insurance attorney based in Oakland, California. They have 25+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2001. Admitted to practice in Kentucky (2001), Ohio (2002), U.S. District Court, Southern District of Ohio (2002), and U.S. District Court, Northern, District of Ohio, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Kentucky, (2003). Educated at University of Cincinnati College of Law (J.D., 2001) and University of Pennsylvania (B.A., 1998). Serands clients in Oakland, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Hope Alecia Smith is a lawyer practicing professional malpractice, employment law, commercial litigation and 2 other areas of law
  • Hope received a B.A. degree from University of Pennsylvania in 1998, and has been licensed for 25 years
  • Hope practices in Oakland, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Hope Alecia Smith's Areas of Practice

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

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

Hope Alecia Smith is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in California →

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Hope Alecia Smith is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in California →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Hope Alecia Smith is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in California →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Hope Alecia Smith is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in California →

Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

Hope Alecia Smith is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance 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 Oakland 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 andnue, 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 Hope Alecia Smith

Where is Hope Alecia Smith's law office located?
Hope Alecia Smith's law practice is located in Oakland, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Hope Alecia Smith handle?
Hope Alecia Smith focuses on personal injury, employment, business, litigation, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Hope Alecia Smith practiced law?
Hope Alecia Smith has 25+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2001.
Where did Hope Alecia Smith go to law school?
Hope Alecia Smith earned their education at (J.D., 2001); (B.A., 1998).
How can I contact Hope Alecia Smith for a consultation?
You can contact Hope Alecia Smith directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.

Education

J.D.
University of Cincinnati College of Law
- 2001
B.A.
University of Pennsylvania
- 1998

Bar Admissions

Kentucky
Admitted: 2001
Ohio
Admitted: 2002
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Ohio
Admitted: 2002
U.S. District Court, Northern, District of Ohio, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Kentucky,
Admitted: 2003

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