Atty. Kate Kochendorfer Smith
Kate Kochendorfer Smith is a lawyer practicing criminal law. Kate received a B.A. degree from Barnard College in 2001, and has been licensed for 18 years.
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Kate Kochendorfer Smith is an U.S. Attorney's Office Eastern District of Kentucky based in Lexington, Kentucky. They have 18+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2008. Their practice focuses on criminal defense. Admitted to practice in New York (2008) and Kentucky (2014). Educated at University of Virginia School of Law (J.D., 2007) and Barnard College (B.A., 2001). Serands clients in Lexington, KY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Kate Kochendorfer Smith is a lawyer practicing criminal law
- Kate received a B.A. degree from Barnard College in 2001, and has been licensed for 18 years
- Kate practices in Lexington, KY
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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 Lexington 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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