Atty. James Joseph Smith
James Joseph Smith is a lawyer practicing juvenile, criminal defense, family law and 1 other area of law. James received a B.B.A. degree from Cleveland State University in 1984, and has been licensed for 38 years.
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James Joseph Smith is an Associate based in Avon Lake, Ohio, practicing at Smith and Smith. They have 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Their practice focuses on criminal defense, family law, and juvenile. Admitted to practice in Ohio (1988). Educated at Cleveland-Marshall College of Law (J.D., 1988) and Cleveland State University (B.B.A., 1984). Active member of Lorain County and Ohio State Bar Associations. Serands clients in Avon Lake, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- James Joseph Smith is a lawyer practicing juvenile, criminal defense, family law and 1 other area of law
- James received a B.B.A. degree from Cleveland State University in 1984, and has been licensed for 38 years
- James practices at Smith and Smith in Avon Lake, OH
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Why local counsel matters in Ohio
Practicing law in Ohio. Legal matters in Ohio are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Avon Lake are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Ohio state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Ohio 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 Ohio courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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