Atty. Shyla Michelle Smith
Shyla Michelle Smith is a lawyer practicing family, criminal defense, estate planning and 2 other areas of law. Shyla received a degree from Ventura COL, and has been licensed for 20 years.
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Shyla Michelle Smith is a contracts, criminal defense, family law, estate planning, and litigation attorney based in Fresno, California. They have 20+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2006. Admitted to practice in California (2006). Educated at Santa Barbara & Ventura Colleges of Law (JD, 2003) and Ventura COL Ventura CA (—). Serands clients in Fresno, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Shyla Michelle Smith is a lawyer practicing family, criminal defense, estate planning and 2 other areas of law
- Shyla received a degree from Ventura COL, and has been licensed for 20 years
- Shyla practices in Fresno, CA
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Shyla Michelle Smith is one of 76,762 contracts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse contracts attorneys in California →
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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Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
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An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
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Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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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 Fresno 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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