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.
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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.
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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
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Leah Michelle Smith handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Leah Michelle Smith is one of 30,631 juvenile attorneys indexed nationally. Browse juvenile attorneys in California →
Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.
Leah Michelle Smith is one of 70,245 civil rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse civil rights attorneys in California →
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 →
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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 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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