Atty. Sandra L. Smith

Atty. Sandra L. Smith

Sandra L. Smith is a lawyer practicing public sector employment law, labor & employment, personal injury and 3 other areas of law.

Oakland Oakland 45 yrs experience 45 year
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About Sandra L. Smith at a glance

Sandra L. Smith is a Member based in Oakland, California, practicing at Law Office of Sandra L. Smith. They have 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. Their practice focuses on personal injury, criminal defense, employment, and adr. Admitted to practice in Texas (1981) and California U.S. District Court, Northern District of California U.S. District Court, Eastern Distric (1994). Educated at University of California, Hastings College of Law J.D. (—) and University of California at Berkeley B.A. (—). Active member of State Bar of California. Serands clients in Oakland, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Sandra L. Smith is a lawyer practicing public sector employment law, labor & employment, personal injury and 3 other areas of law
  • Sandra received a B.A. degree from University of California at Berkeley, and has been licensed for 45 years
  • Sandra practices at Law Office of Sandra L. Smith in Oakland, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Sandra L. Smith's Areas of Practice

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

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

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Criminal Defense

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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Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Sandra L. Smith is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in California →

Mediation & Arbitration

Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.

Sandra L. Smith is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr attorneys in California →

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 Oakland 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Sandra L. Smith

Where is Sandra L. Smith's law office located?
Sandra L. Smith's law practice is located in Oakland, California. The firm is Law Office of Sandra L. Smith. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Sandra L. Smith handle?
Sandra L. Smith focuses on personal injury, criminal defense, employment, adr. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Sandra L. Smith practiced law?
Sandra L. Smith has 45+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1981.
Where did Sandra L. Smith go to law school?
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Education

University of California, Hastings College of Law J.D.
- In Progress
University of California at Berkeley B.A.
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

Texas
Admitted: 1981
California U.S. District Court, Northern District of California U.S. District Court, Eastern Distric
Admitted: 1994

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