Atty. James Tucker Smith
James Tucker Smith is a lawyer practicing criminal law. James received a B.A. degree from Columbia College in 1983, and has been licensed for 38 years.
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James Tucker Smith is a Dep. Pub. Def. based in Columbia, Missouri. They have 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Their practice focuses on criminal defense. Admitted to practice in California (1988). Educated at Whittier College (J.D., 1987) and Columbia College (B.A. Virginia, 1983). Serands clients in Columbia, MO and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- James Tucker Smith is a lawyer practicing criminal law
- James received a B.A. degree from Columbia College in 1983, and has been licensed for 38 years
- James practices in Columbia, MO
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Why local counsel matters in Missouri
Practicing law in Missouri. Legal matters in Missouri are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Columbia are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Missouri state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Missouri 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 Missouri courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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