Atty. Margaret Harrison Smith
Margaret Harrison Smith is a lawyer practicing juvenile law, family law, adoption law and 1 other area of law. Margaret received a B.A. degree from California State College, Bakersfield in 1972, and has been licensed for 35 years.
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Margaret Harrison Smith is a family law, poa, adoption, juvenile, and elder law attorney based in Bakersfield, California. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Admitted to practice in California (1991). Educated at University of Honolulu (J.D., 1990) and California State College, Bakersfield (B.A., 1972). Recognitions include CV Notable. Serands clients in Bakersfield, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Margaret Harrison Smith is a lawyer practicing juvenile law, family law, adoption law and 1 other area of law
- Margaret received a B.A. degree from California State College, Bakersfield in 1972, and has been licensed for 35 years
- Margaret practices in Bakersfield, CA
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Margaret Harrison Smith's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Margaret Harrison Smith handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
Margaret Harrison Smith is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in California →
Margaret Harrison Smith is one of 33,188 poa attorneys indexed nationally. Browse poa attorneys in California →
Margaret Harrison Smith is one of 15,997 adoption attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adoption attorneys in California →
Margaret Harrison Smith is one of 30,631 juvenile attorneys indexed nationally. Browse juvenile attorneys in California →
Elder law attorneys for Medicaid planning, long-term care, guardianship, conservatorship, and elder abuse.
Margaret Harrison Smith is one of 53,430 elder law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse elder law 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 Bakersfield 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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