Atty. Karl H. Smith

Atty. Karl H. Smith

Karl H. Smith is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, personal injury, family.

Hartsville Hartsville 47 yrs experience 47 year
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About Karl H. Smith at a glance

Karl H. Smith is a personal injury, criminal defense, and family law attorney based in Hartsville, South Carolina. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Admitted to practice in South Carolina (1979) and New York (1999). Educated at University of South Carolina School of Law JD - Juris Doctor (—) and Brooklyn (—). Serands clients in Hartsville, SC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Karl H. Smith is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, personal injury, family
  • Karl received a degree from Brooklyn, and has been licensed for 47 years
  • Karl practices in Hartsville, SC

Practice Areas Explained

Karl H. Smith's Areas of Practice

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

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.

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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.

Karl H. Smith is one of 214,270 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in South Carolina →

Family Law

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

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in South Carolina

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

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Frequently Asked

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Where is Karl H. Smith's law office located?
Karl H. Smith's law practice is located in Hartsville, South Carolina. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Karl H. Smith handle?
Karl H. Smith focuses on personal injury, criminal defense, family law. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in South Carolina.
How long has Karl H. Smith practiced law?
Karl H. Smith has 47+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1979.
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Education

University of South Carolina School of Law JD - Juris Doctor
- In Progress
Brooklyn
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

South Carolina
Admitted: 1979
New York
Admitted: 1999

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