Atty. Kaitlin Smith Dean

Atty. Kaitlin Smith Dean

Kaitlin Smith Dean is a lawyer practicing divorce, appellate practice, civil litigation and 14 other areas of law. Kaitlin has been licensed for 13 years.

Louisville Louisville 13 yrs experience 13 year
Call (859) 456-3839 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Kaitlin Smith Dean at a glance

Kaitlin Smith Dean is a divorce, personal injury, criminal defense, family law, and dv defense attorney based in Louisville, Kentucky. They have 13+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2013. Admitted to practice in Missouri (2013), Missouri (2013), Kentucky (2014), and Kentucky (2014). Educated at University of Kansas School of Law (JD, 2013). Serands clients in Louisville, KY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Kaitlin Smith Dean is a lawyer practicing divorce, appellate practice, civil litigation and 14 other areas of law
  • Kaitlin has been licensed for 13 years
  • Kaitlin practices in Louisville, KY

Practice Areas Explained

Kaitlin Smith Dean's Areas of Practice

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

Divorce

A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.

Kaitlin Smith Dean is one of 50,487 divorce attorneys indexed nationally. Browse divorce attorneys in Kentucky →

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

Kaitlin Smith Dean is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Kentucky →

Criminal Defense

A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.

Kaitlin Smith Dean is one of 214,270 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in Kentucky →

Family Law

Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.

Kaitlin Smith Dean is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in Kentucky →

Domestic Violence Defense

Kaitlin Smith Dean is one of 12,315 dv defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse dv defense attorneys in Kentucky →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Kentucky

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Kaitlin Smith Dean

Where is Kaitlin Smith Dean's law office located?
Kaitlin Smith Dean's law practice is located in Louisville, Kentucky. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Kaitlin Smith Dean handle?
Kaitlin Smith Dean focuses on divorce, personal injury, criminal defense, family law, dv defense. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Kentucky.
How long has Kaitlin Smith Dean practiced law?
Kaitlin Smith Dean has 13+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2013.
Where did Kaitlin Smith Dean go to law school?
Kaitlin Smith Dean earned their education at (JD, 2013).
How can I contact Kaitlin Smith Dean for a consultation?
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Education

JD
University of Kansas School of Law
- 2013

Bar Admissions

Missouri
Admitted: 2013
Missouri
Admitted: 2013
Kentucky
Admitted: 2014
Kentucky
Admitted: 2014

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