Atty. Richard David Smith

Atty. Richard David Smith

Richard David Smith is a lawyer. Richard received a A.A. degree from University of West Los Angeles in 1978, and has been licensed for 45 years.

Los Angeles Los Angeles 45 yrs experience 45 year
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About Richard David Smith at a glance

Richard David Smith is a Sr. Law Clk. based in Los Angeles, California. They have 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. Admitted to practice in California Central District of California Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit (1981). Educated at Southwestern University (J.D., 1980) and University of West Los Angeles (A.A., 1978). Serands clients in Los Angeles, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Richard David Smith is a lawyer
  • Richard received a A.A. degree from University of West Los Angeles in 1978, and has been licensed for 45 years
  • Richard practices in Los Angeles, CA

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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 Los Angeles 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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Richard David Smith's law practice is located in Los Angeles, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
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Richard David Smith has 45+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1981.
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Richard David Smith earned their education at (J.D., 1980); (A.A., 1978).
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Education

J.D.
Southwestern University
- 1980
A.A.
University of West Los Angeles
- 1978

Bar Admissions

California Central District of California Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
Admitted: 1981

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