Atty. Karen Stash Smith

Atty. Karen Stash Smith

Karen Stash Smith is a lawyer. Karen received a B.A. degree from University of Colorado in 1963, and has been licensed for 44 years.

San Francisco San Francisco 44 yrs experience 44 year
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About Karen Stash Smith at a glance

Karen Stash Smith is an attorney based in San Francisco, California. They have 44+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1982. Admitted to practice in California (1982), U.S. District Court, Northern District of California (1982), U.S. District Court, Central District of California (1987), and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of California and U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit registe (1988). Educated at Hastings College of Law, University of California (J.D., 1982) and University of Colorado (B.A., 1963). Serands clients in San Francisco, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Karen Stash Smith is a lawyer
  • Karen received a B.A. degree from University of Colorado in 1963, and has been licensed for 44 years
  • Karen practices in San Francisco, CA

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 San Francisco 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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Karen Stash Smith's law practice is located in San Francisco, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
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Karen Stash Smith has 44+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1982.
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Karen Stash Smith earned their education at (J.D., 1982); (B.A., 1963).
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Education

J.D.
Hastings College of Law, University of California
- 1982
B.A.
University of Colorado
- 1963

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1982
U.S. District Court, Northern District of California
Admitted: 1982
U.S. District Court, Central District of California
Admitted: 1987
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of California and U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit registe
Admitted: 1988

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