Atty. Samuel Joshua Smith

Atty. Samuel Joshua Smith

Samuel Joshua Smith is a lawyer. Samuel Joshua received a degree from Southwestern University School of Law, Los Angeles CA, and has been licensed for 62 years.

Encino Encino 62 yrs experience 62 year
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Profile Summary

About Samuel Joshua Smith at a glance

Samuel Joshua Smith is an Of Counsel based in Encino, California, practicing at Krane And Smith. They have 62+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1964. Admitted to practice in West Virginia (Inactive) (1964), Colorado (1971), U.S. Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit and U.S. District Court, District of Colorado (1971), and U.S. District Court, Northern District of California and U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit (1981). Educated at Washington & Lee University (J.D., 1964) and Southwestern University School of Law, Los Angeles CA Marshall University (A.B., 1958). Active member of The West Virginia State Bar American Bar Association. Serands clients in Encino, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Samuel Joshua Smith is a lawyer
  • Samuel Joshua received a degree from Southwestern University School of Law, Los Angeles CA, and has been licensed for 62 years
  • Samuel Joshua practices at Krane & Smith in Encino, CA

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

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 Encino 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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Where is Samuel Joshua Smith's law office located?
Samuel Joshua Smith's law practice is located in Encino, California. The firm is Krane And Smith. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
How long has Samuel Joshua Smith practiced law?
Samuel Joshua Smith has 62+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1964.
Where did Samuel Joshua Smith go to law school?
Samuel Joshua Smith earned their education at (J.D., 1964); (A.B., 1958).
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Education

J.D.
Washington & Lee University
- 1964
A.B.
Southwestern University School of Law, Los Angeles CA Marshall University
- 1958

Bar Admissions

West Virginia (Inactive)
Admitted: 1964
Colorado
Admitted: 1971
U.S. Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit and U.S. District Court, District of Colorado
Admitted: 1971
U.S. District Court, Northern District of California and U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
Admitted: 1981
California
Admitted: 2006

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