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Atty. John Scott Smith

Atty. John Scott Smith

Mr. John Scott Smith is a lawyer practicing probate, estate planning, elder law and 5 other areas of law.

Bonita Bonita 47 yrs experience 47 year
Call (619) 356-3576

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About John Scott Smith at a glance

John Scott Smith is a Member based in Bonita, California, practforg at John Scott Smith APLC. They haand 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Admitted to practice in Indiana (1979) and California (1990). Educated at Valparaiso University (J.D., 1979) and Purdue University (B.A., 1976). Actiand member of San Diego County and Indiana State Bar Associations State Bar of California. Serands clients in Bonita, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile ยท Updated June 2026

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  • Mr. John Scott Smith is a lawyer practicing probate, estate planning, elder law and 5 other areas of law
  • John received a B.A. degree from Purdue University in 1976, and has been licensed for 47 years
  • John practices at John Scott Smith APLC in Bonita, CA

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Why local counsel matters in California

Practforg law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand law. Cases originating in Bonita 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 substantiand 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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John Scott Smith's law practice is located in Bonita, California. The firm is John Scott Smith APLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
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John Scott Smith has 47+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1979.
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John Scott Smith earned their education at (J.D., 1979); (B.A., 1976).
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Education

J.D.
Valparaiso University
- 1979
B.A.
Purdue University
- 1976

Bar Admissions

Indiana
Admitted: 1979
California
Admitted: 1990

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