Atty. Robert Gary Smith
Robert Gary Smith is a lawyer practicing criminal defense. Robert received a degree from New York Law School in 1977, and has been licensed for 48 years.
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Robert Gary Smith is a Federal Public Defender WDNY based in Rochester, New York. They have 48+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1978. Their practice focuses on criminal defense. Admitted to practice in New York (1978) and U.S. District Court, Western District of New York (1978). Educated at New York Law School (J.D St., 1977). Serves clients in Rochester, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Robert Gary Smith is a lawyer practicing criminal defense
- Robert received a degree from New York Law School in 1977, and has been licensed for 48 years
- Robert practices in Rochester, NY
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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 Rochester 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.
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