Atty. Leo Gerard Smith

Atty. Leo Gerard Smith

Leo Gerard Smith is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, public interest law, criminal law. Leo received a B.S. degree from University of Louisville in 1979, and has been licensed for 44 years.

Louisville Louisville 44 yrs experience 44 year
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Profile Summary

About Leo Gerard Smith at a glance

Leo Gerard Smith is a Pub. Def. based in Louisville, Kentucky. They have 44+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1982. Their practice focuses on criminal defense. Admitted to practice in Kentucky (1982). Educated at Louis D. Brandeis University School of Law (J.D., 1982) and University of Louisville (B.S., 1979). Serands clients in Louisville, KY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Leo Gerard Smith is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, public interest law, criminal law
  • Leo received a B.S. degree from University of Louisville in 1979, and has been licensed for 44 years
  • Leo practices in Louisville, KY

Practice Areas Explained

Leo Gerard Smith's Areas of Practice

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

Criminal Defense

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Jurisdictional Context

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 Louisville 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Leo Gerard Smith

Where is Leo Gerard Smith's law office located?
Leo Gerard Smith's law practice is located in Louisville, Kentucky. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Leo Gerard Smith handle?
Leo Gerard Smith focuses on criminal defense. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Kentucky.
How long has Leo Gerard Smith practiced law?
Leo Gerard Smith has 44+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1982.
Where did Leo Gerard Smith go to law school?
Leo Gerard Smith earned their education at (J.D., 1982); (B.S., 1979).
How can I contact Leo Gerard Smith for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Louis D. Brandeis University School of Law
- 1982
B.S.
University of Louisville
- 1979

Bar Admissions

Kentucky
Admitted: 1982

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