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J. Michael Smith is a criminal defense, consumer, and education attorney based in Somerset, Pennsylvania. They have 33+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1993. Admitted to practice in North Carolina (Inactive) (1993), Pennsylvania (2000), and U.S. District Court, Western District of Pennsylvania (2000). Educated at North Carolina Central University (J.D., 1993) and College of William & Mary (B.A., 1967). Recognitions include CV Notable. Serands clients in Somerset, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. J. Michael Smith is a lawyer practicing criminal law, consumer law, education law
- J. received a B.A. degree from College of William & Mary in 1967, and has been licensed for 33 years
- J. practices in Somerset, PA
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J. Michael Smith's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases J. Michael Smith handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
J. Michael Smith is one of 214,270 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in Pennsylvania →
Consumer protection attorneys for fraud, lemon law, debt harassment, and deceptive trade practices.
J. Michael Smith is one of 50,607 consumer attorneys indexed nationally. Browse consumer attorneys in Pennsylvania →
Education attorneys for special education (IEP), school discipline, Title IX, and student rights.
J. Michael Smith is one of 24,079 education attorneys indexed nationally. Browse education attorneys in Pennsylvania →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Pennsylvania
Practicing law in Pennsylvania. Legal matters in Pennsylvania are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Somerset are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Pennsylvania state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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