Atty. James Michael Smolinski

Atty. James Michael Smolinski

James Michael Smolinski is a lawyer practicing business, criminal defense, divorce & separation and 5 other areas of law. James has been licensed for 13 years.

Wickliffe Wickliffe 13 yrs experience 13 year
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About James Michael Smolinski at a glance

James Michael Smolinski is a divorce, criminal defense, estate planning, business, and ip attorney based in Wickliffe, Ohio. They have 13+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2013. Admitted to practice in Ohio (2013). Serands clients in Wickliffe, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • James Michael Smolinski is a lawyer practicing business, criminal defense, divorce & separation and 5 other areas of law
  • James has been licensed for 13 years
  • James practices in Wickliffe, OH

Practice Areas Explained

James Michael Smolinski's Areas of Practice

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

Divorce

A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.

James Michael Smolinski is one of 50,487 divorce attorneys indexed nationally. Browse divorce attorneys in Ohio →

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.

James Michael Smolinski is one of 214,270 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in Ohio →

Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

James Michael Smolinski is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Ohio →

Business & Corporate Law

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

James Michael Smolinski is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Ohio →

Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

James Michael Smolinski is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Ohio →

Jurisdictional Context

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 Wickliffe 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about James Michael Smolinski

Where is James Michael Smolinski's law office located?
James Michael Smolinski's law practice is located in Wickliffe, Ohio. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Michael Smolinski handle?
James Michael Smolinski focuses on divorce, criminal defense, estate planning, business, ip. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Ohio.
How long has James Michael Smolinski practiced law?
James Michael Smolinski has 13+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2013.
How can I contact James Michael Smolinski for a consultation?
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Bar Admissions

Ohio
Admitted: 2013

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