Atty. Lori Smith
Lori Smith is a lawyer practicing family, juvenile, criminal and 1 other area of law. Lori received a B.A. degree from California State University at Los Angeles in 1969, and has been licensed for 28 years.
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Lori Smith is a criminal defense, family law, ip, and juvenile attorney based in Riverside, California. They have 28+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1998. Admitted to practice in California (1998). Educated at Western State University College of Law (J.D., 1996) and California State University at Los Angeles (B.A. California, 1969). Serves clients in Riverside, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Lori Smith is a lawyer practicing family, juvenile, criminal and 1 other area of law
- Lori received a B.A. degree from California State University at Los Angeles in 1969, and has been licensed for 28 years
- Lori practices in Riverside, CA
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Lori Smith handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
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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Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
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IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.
Lori Smith is one of 94,505 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in California →
Lori Smith is one of 27,158 juvenile attorneys indexed nationally. Browse juvenile 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 Riverside 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 venue, 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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