Atty. Robert G. Smith
Editor, Rutgers Law Review, 1973. Author: Comment, 26 Rutgers Law Rev. 383 (1973).
Criminal Defense & More Attorney · Serving New York, NY · 52+ Years Experience
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About Robert G. Smith at a Glance
Robert G. Smith is a Member based in New York, New York, practicing at Robert G. Smith. They have 52+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1974. Their practice focuses on criminal defense, family law, litigation, and entertainment. Admitted to practice in New York (1974), U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York and U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit (1975), and U.S. Supreme Court (1978). Educated at Rutgers University (J.D., 1973) and Brooklyn College of the City University of New York (B.A., 1970). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of New York City and New York State Bar Associations New York County Lawyers Association. Serves clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Robert G. Smith
Editor, Rutgers Law Review, 1973
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- Comment, 26 Rutgers Law Rev. 383 (1973)
- Expert Commentator on Criminal Cases and Domestic Relations Cases, Court Television Network (1991—)
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Robert G. Smith's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Robert G. Smith handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in New York.
Criminal Defense in New York
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in New York
Practicing law in New York. Legal matters in New York are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in New York are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New York state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New York 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 New York courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
New York Courts and Legal Process
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in New York Choose Robert G. 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 Robert G. Smith's practice in the field of criminal defense, family law, litigation, and entertainment.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Robert G. Smith brings 52+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in New York, U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York and U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit, and U.S. Supreme Court, Robert G. Smith can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering criminal defense, family law, and litigation, Robert G. Smith can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in New York
A New York-based practice means Robert G. Smith attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Robert G. Smith Handles in New York
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