Atty. Jay Christopher Smith
Jay Christopher Smith is a lawyer practicing juvenile law, family law, adoption law and 2 other areas of law. Jay received a B.A. degree from University of California, Los Angeles in 1973, and has been licensed for 50 years.
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Jay Christopher Smith is a family law, poa, adoption, juvenile, and elder law attorney based in Bakersfield, California. They have 50+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1976. Admitted to practice in California (1976). Educated at Golden Gate University (J.D., 1976) and University of California, Los Angeles (B.A., 1973). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serves clients in Bakersfield, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Jay Christopher Smith is a lawyer practicing juvenile law, family law, adoption law and 2 other areas of law
- Jay received a B.A. degree from University of California, Los Angeles in 1973, and has been licensed for 50 years
- Jay practices in Bakersfield, CA
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Jay Christopher Smith's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Jay Christopher Smith handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
Jay Christopher Smith is one of 167,063 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in California →
Jay Christopher Smith is one of 29,580 poa attorneys indexed nationally. Browse poa attorneys in California →
Jay Christopher Smith is one of 14,168 adoption attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adoption attorneys in California →
Jay Christopher Smith is one of 27,158 juvenile attorneys indexed nationally. Browse juvenile attorneys in California →
Elder law attorneys for Medicaid planning, long-term care, guardianship, conservatorship, and elder abuse.
Jay Christopher Smith is one of 47,923 elder law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse elder law attorneys in California →
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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 Bakersfield 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 venue, 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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