Atty. Kathryn Dao Smith
Kathryn Dao Smith is a lawyer practicing insurance, criminal defense, personal injury and 1 other area of law. Kathryn received a degree from Michigan State UNV COL, E Lansing, MI, and has been licensed for 15 years.
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Kathryn Dao Smith is a personal injury, criminal defense, litigation, and insurance attorney based in Costa Mesa, California. They have 15+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2011. Admitted to practice in California (2011). Educated at Michigan State UNV COL, E Lansing, MI Univ of California at Los Angeles, CA (—). Serands clients in Costa Mesa, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Kathryn Dao Smith is a lawyer practicing insurance, criminal defense, personal injury and 1 other area of law
- Kathryn received a degree from Michigan State UNV COL, E Lansing, MI, and has been licensed for 15 years
- Kathryn practices in Costa Mesa, CA
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Kathryn Dao Smith's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Kathryn Dao Smith handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
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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A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
Kathryn Dao Smith is one of 214,270 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in California →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Kathryn Dao Smith is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in California →
Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.
Kathryn Dao Smith is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in California →
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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 Costa Mesa 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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