Atty. Ronald S. Smith
Ronald S. Smith is a lawyer practicing litigation, criminal defense.
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Ronald S. Smith is a criminal defense and litigation attorney based in Springfield, Massachusetts. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (1985) and U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts (1986). Educated at University of Missouri (J.D., 1985) and Central Missouri State University (B.A., 1978). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Hampden County (Member, Legal Fee Arbitration Board) and American (Member, Tort and Insurance Section) Bar Associations. Serands clients in Springfield, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Ronald S. Smith is a lawyer practicing litigation, criminal defense
- Ronald received a B.A. degree from Central Missouri State University in 1978, and has been licensed for 41 years
- Ronald practices in Springfield, MA
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A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
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Why local counsel matters in Massachusetts
Practicing law in Massachusetts. Legal matters in Massachusetts are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Springfield are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Massachusetts state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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