Atty. John Richard Smith

Atty. John Richard Smith

John Richard Smith is a lawyer practicing immigration. John Richard received a B.Mus. degree from Oberlin College in 1989, and has been licensed for 29 years.

Detroit Detroit 29 yrs experience 29 year
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About John Richard Smith at a glance

John Richard Smith is a immigration attorney based in Detroit, Michigan. They have 29+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1997. Admitted to practice in Maryland (1997) and California U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan U.S. District Court, Southern District (1999). Educated at George Washington University (J.D., 1997) and Oberlin College (B.Mus. University, 1989). Serands clients in Detroit, MI and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • John Richard Smith is a lawyer practicing immigration
  • John Richard received a B.Mus. degree from Oberlin College in 1989, and has been licensed for 29 years
  • John Richard practices in Detroit, MI

Practice Areas Explained

John Richard Smith's Areas of Practice

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

Immigration Law

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Michigan

Practicing law in Michigan. Legal matters in Michigan are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Detroit are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Michigan state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Michigan 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 Michigan courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Where is John Richard Smith's law office located?
John Richard Smith's law practice is located in Detroit, Michigan. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Richard Smith handle?
John Richard Smith focuses on immigration. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Michigan.
How long has John Richard Smith practiced law?
John Richard Smith has 29+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1997.
Where did John Richard Smith go to law school?
John Richard Smith earned their education at (J.D., 1997); (B.Mus. University, 1989).
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Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
George Washington University
- 1997
B.Mus. University
Oberlin College
- 1989

Bar Admissions

Maryland
Admitted: 1997
California U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan U.S. District Court, Southern District
Admitted: 1999

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