Atty. Karl H. Smith
Karl H. Smith is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, personal injury, family.
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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.
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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
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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.
Karl H. Smith is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in South Carolina →
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 attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
Karl H. Smith is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in South Carolina →
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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