Atty. Maurice Edward Smith

Atty. Maurice Edward Smith

Maurice Edward Smith is a lawyer practicing estate planning law, probate law, appellate law. Maurice has been licensed for 73 years.

Santa Maria Santa Maria 73 yrs experience 73 year
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Profile Summary

About Maurice Edward Smith at a glance

Maurice Edward Smith is a probate, estate planning, and appellate attorney based in Santa Maria, California. They have 73+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1953. Admitted to practice in California (1953). Educated at Hastings College of the Law J.D. (—). Serands clients in Santa Maria, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Maurice Edward Smith is a lawyer practicing estate planning law, probate law, appellate law
  • Maurice has been licensed for 73 years
  • Maurice practices in Santa Maria, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Maurice Edward Smith's Areas of Practice

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

Probate

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Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

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Appellate Practice

Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.

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Jurisdictional Context

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 Santa Maria 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Maurice Edward Smith

Where is Maurice Edward Smith's law office located?
Maurice Edward Smith's law practice is located in Santa Maria, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Maurice Edward Smith handle?
Maurice Edward Smith focuses on probate, estate planning, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Maurice Edward Smith practiced law?
Maurice Edward Smith has 73+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1953.
Where did Maurice Edward Smith go to law school?
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Education

Hastings College of the Law J.D.
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Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1953

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