Atty. Rodney Smith

Atty. Rodney Smith

Rodney Smith is a lawyer practicing criminal litigation. Rodney received a B.S. degree from Florida A. & M.

Fort Lauderdale Fort Lauderdale 26 yrs experience 26 year
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About Rodney Smith at a glance

Rodney Smith is a Co. J. based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. They have 26+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2000. Their practice focuses on criminal defense. Admitted to practice in Florida District Of Columbia US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit US Supreme Court US Court o (2000), US Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit , US District Court, Middle District of Florida (2002), and US US Court of (2003). Educated at Detroit College of Law at Michigan State University (J.D., 1999) and Florida A. & M. University (B.S., 1996). Serands clients in Fort Lauderdale, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Rodney Smith is a lawyer practicing criminal litigation
  • Rodney received a B.S. degree from Florida A. & M. University in 1996, and has been licensed for 26 years
  • Rodney practices in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Practice Areas Explained

Rodney Smith's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Rodney Smith handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Criminal Defense

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Florida

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 Fort Lauderdale 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 andnue, 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.

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Where is Rodney Smith's law office located?
Rodney Smith's law practice is located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Rodney Smith handle?
Rodney Smith focuses on criminal defense. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Florida.
How long has Rodney Smith practiced law?
Rodney Smith has 26+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2000.
Where did Rodney Smith go to law school?
Rodney Smith earned their education at (J.D., 1999); (B.S., 1996).
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Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
Detroit College of Law at Michigan State University
- 1999
B.S.
Florida A. & M. University
- 1996

Bar Admissions

Florida District Of Columbia US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit US Supreme Court US Court o
Admitted: 2000
US Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit , US District Court, Middle District of Florida
Admitted: 2002
US US Court of
Admitted: 2003

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