Atty. John Paul Smith

Atty. John Paul Smith

John Paul Smith is a lawyer practicing consumer protection, lemon law, car accidents and 7 other areas of law. John received a B.A. degree from St.

Los Angeles Los Angeles 28 yrs experience 28 year
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About John Paul Smith at a glance

John Paul Smith is a car accidents, divorce, contracts, criminal defense, and slip & fall attorney based in Los Angeles, California. They have 28+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1998. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (1998), New Jersey (1999), Illinois (1999), and California (2004). Educated at Villanova University School of Law (J.D., 1998) and St. Josephs University (B.A., 1994). Serands clients in Los Angeles, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • John Paul Smith is a lawyer practicing consumer protection, lemon law, car accidents and 7 other areas of law
  • John received a B.A. degree from St. Josephs University in 1994, and has been licensed for 28 years
  • John practices in Los Angeles, CA

Practice Areas Explained

John Paul Smith's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John Paul Smith handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Car Accidents

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Divorce

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Contracts

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Criminal Defense

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Slip & Fall / Premises Liability

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Jurisdictional Context

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 Los Angeles 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 andnue, 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about John Paul Smith

Where is John Paul Smith's law office located?
John Paul Smith's law practice is located in Los Angeles, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Paul Smith handle?
John Paul Smith focuses on car accidents, divorce, contracts, criminal defense, slip & fall. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has John Paul Smith practiced law?
John Paul Smith has 28+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1998.
Where did John Paul Smith go to law school?
John Paul Smith earned their education at (J.D., 1998); (B.A., 1994).
How can I contact John Paul Smith for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Villanova University School of Law
- 1998
B.A.
St. Josephs University
- 1994

Bar Admissions

Pennsylvania
Admitted: 1998
New Jersey
Admitted: 1999
Illinois
Admitted: 1999
California
Admitted: 2004

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