Atty. R Blake Smith

Atty. R Blake Smith

Mr. R Blake Smith is a lawyer practicing guardianship and conservatorship, probate, criminal law.

Vero Beach Vero Beach 18 yrs experience 18 year
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Criminal Law & More Attorney · Serving Vero Beach, FL · 18+ Years Experience

Profile Summary

About R Blake Smith at a Glance

R Blake Smith is a Partner based in Vero Beach, Florida. They have 18+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2008. Their practice focuses on probate, criminal defense, poa, and elder law. Admitted to practice in Florida Bar (2008). Educated at Florida Coastal School of Law (JD, 2007) and University of the South (Bachelor, 2004). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Active member of Florida Bar Association Indian River County Bar Association, Young Lawyers Division Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers Indian River County Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers Florida Notary Public. Serves clients in Vero Beach, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated October 2026

About R Blake Smith

  • Mr. R Blake Smith is a lawyer practicing guardianship and conservatorship, probate, criminal law
  • R received a degree from University of the South in 2004, and has been licensed for 18 years
  • R practices in Vero Beach, FL

Practice Areas Explained

R Blake Smith's Areas of Legal Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases R Blake Smith handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Vero Beach.

Probate in Vero Beach

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Criminal Defense in Vero Beach

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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Power of Attorney in Vero Beach

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Elder Law in Vero Beach

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Jurisdictional Context

Why Local Counsel Matters in Vero Beach

Practicing law in Florida. Legal matters in Florida are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Vero Beach are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Florida state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Florida 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 Florida courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

Vero Beach Courts and Legal Process

Choosing a Vero Beach-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.

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Frequently Asked

Common Questions About R Blake Smith

Where is R Blake Smith's law office located?
R Blake Smith's law practice is located in Vero Beach, Florida. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does R Blake Smith handle?
R Blake Smith focuses on probate, criminal defense, poa, elder law. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Florida.
How long has R Blake Smith practiced law?
R Blake Smith has 18+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2008.
Where did R Blake Smith go to law school?
R Blake Smith earned their education at (JD, 2007); (Bachelor, 2004).
How can I contact R Blake Smith for a consultation?
You can contact R Blake Smith directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has R Blake Smith received?
R Blake Smith's notable recognition includes: Peer Reviewed.

Professional Profile

Why Clients in Vero Beach Choose R Blake Smith

Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish R Blake Smith's practice in the field of probate, criminal defense, poa, and elder law.

Decade-Tested Legal Experience

R Blake Smith brings 18+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.

Broad Practice Area Coverage

Covering probate, criminal defense, and poa, R Blake Smith can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.

Local Presence in Vero Beach

A Vero Beach-based practice means R Blake Smith attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.

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R Blake Smith's Practice Areas & Specializations

Education & Law School Background

JD
Florida Coastal School of Law
- 2007
Bachelor
University of the South
- 2004

Awards & Professional Honors

Peer Reviewed

Bar Admissions & Licensed Jurisdictions

Florida Bar
Admitted: 2008

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