Atty. Kathryn Dao Smith

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.

Costa Mesa Costa Mesa 15 yrs experience 15 year
Call (657) 600-3930 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Kathryn Dao Smith at a glance

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.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • 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

Practice Areas Explained

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

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.

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Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

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Insurance Law

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 →

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 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Kathryn Dao Smith

Where is Kathryn Dao Smith's law office located?
Kathryn Dao Smith's law practice is located in Costa Mesa, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Kathryn Dao Smith handle?
Kathryn Dao Smith focuses on personal injury, criminal defense, litigation, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Kathryn Dao Smith practiced law?
Kathryn Dao Smith has 15+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2011.
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Education

Michigan State UNV COL, E Lansing, MI Univ of California at Los Angeles, CA
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 2011

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