Atty. Rakale Buchanan Smith
Mrs. Rakale Buchanan Smith is a lawyer practicing criminal appeals.
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Rakale Buchanan Smith is an Asst. Atty. Gen. based in Columbia, South Carolina. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Their practice focuses on criminal defense and appellate. Admitted to practice in South Carolina (1991). Educated at University of South Carolina (J.D., 1991) and University of South Carolina (B.A., 1988). Serands clients in Columbia, SC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mrs. Rakale Buchanan Smith is a lawyer practicing criminal appeals
- Rakale received a B.A. degree from University of South Carolina in 1988, and has been licensed for 35 years
- Rakale practices in Columbia, SC
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Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in South Carolina
Practicing law in South Carolina. Legal matters in South Carolina are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Columbia are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate South Carolina state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in South Carolina 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 South Carolina courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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