Atty. Leah Michelle Smith

Atty. Leah Michelle Smith

Leah Michelle Smith is a lawyer practicing civil rights, mediation, juvenile. Leah received a B.A. degree from University of California - Berkeley, and has been licensed for 14 years.

Alameda Alameda 14 yrs experience 14 year
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Profile Summary

About Leah Michelle Smith at a glance

Leah Michelle Smith is a Partner based in Alameda, California, practicing at Garcia Hernández Sawhney, LLP. They have 14+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2012. Their practice focuses on juvenile, civil rights, and adr. Admitted to practice in California (2012). Educated at William & Mary Marshall-Wythe School of Law J.D. (—) and University of California - Berkeley B.A. with high distinction (—). Serands clients in Alameda, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • Leah Michelle Smith is a lawyer practicing civil rights, mediation, juvenile
  • Leah received a B.A. degree from University of California - Berkeley, and has been licensed for 14 years
  • Leah practices at Garcia Hernández Sawhney, LLP in Alameda, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Leah Michelle Smith's Areas of Practice

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

Juvenile Law

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Civil Rights

Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.

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Mediation & Arbitration

Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.

Leah Michelle Smith is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr 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 Alameda 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 Leah Michelle Smith

Where is Leah Michelle Smith's law office located?
Leah Michelle Smith's law practice is located in Alameda, California. The firm is Garcia Hernández Sawhney, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Leah Michelle Smith handle?
Leah Michelle Smith focuses on juvenile, civil rights, adr. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Leah Michelle Smith practiced law?
Leah Michelle Smith has 14+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2012.
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Education

William & Mary Marshall-Wythe School of Law J.D.
- In Progress
University of California - Berkeley B.A. with high distinction
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 2012

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