Atty. Matthew B. Smith
Matthew B. Smith is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, family, personal injury.
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Matthew B. Smith is a personal injury, criminal defense, and family law attorney based in Providence, Rhode Island. They have 37+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1989. Admitted to practice in Rhode Island (1989). Serands clients in Providence, RI and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Matthew B. Smith is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, family, personal injury
- Matthew has been licensed for 37 years
- Matthew practices in Providence, RI
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Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
Matthew B. Smith is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Rhode Island →
A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
Matthew B. Smith is one of 214,271 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in Rhode Island →
Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
Matthew B. Smith is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in Rhode Island →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Rhode Island
Practicing law in Rhode Island. Legal matters in Rhode Island are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Providence are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Rhode Island state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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