Atty. Stephen E. Smith

Atty. Stephen E. Smith

Stephen E. Smith is a lawyer practicing real estate, commercial litigation, criminal defense and 2 other areas of law.

Dover Dover 24 Years Experience 24 year
Call (302) 600-7969

Profile Summary

About Stephen E. Smith at a glance

Stephen E. Smith is a personal injury, criminal defense, business, real estate, and litigation attorney based in Dover, Delaware. They have 24+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2002. Admitted to practice in Delaware U.S. District Court, District of Delaware U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit (2002) and Pennsylvania (2004). Educated at Duke University (J.D., 2002) and University of Delaware (B.A., 1998). Active member of Delaware State and American Bar Associations. Serves clients in Dover, DE and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Stephen E. Smith is a lawyer practicing real estate, commercial litigation, criminal defense and 2 other areas of law
  • Stephen received a B.A. degree from University of Delaware in 1998, and has been licensed for 24 years
  • Stephen practices in Dover, DE

Practice Areas Explained

Stephen E. Smith's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Stephen E. 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.

Stephen E. Smith is one of 238,048 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Delaware →

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.

Stephen E. Smith is one of 190,900 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in Delaware →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Stephen E. Smith is one of 452,854 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Delaware →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

Stephen E. Smith is one of 286,061 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Delaware →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Stephen E. Smith is one of 409,070 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Delaware →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Delaware

Practicing law in Delaware. Legal matters in Delaware are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Dover are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Delaware state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Delaware brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Delaware courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Stephen E. Smith

Where is Stephen E. Smith's law office located?
Stephen E. Smith's law practice is located in Dover, Delaware. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Stephen E. Smith handle?
Stephen E. Smith focuses on personal injury, criminal defense, business, real estate, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Delaware.
How long has Stephen E. Smith practiced law?
Stephen E. Smith has 24+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2002.
Where did Stephen E. Smith go to law school?
Stephen E. Smith earned their education at (J.D., 2002); (B.A., 1998).
How can I contact Stephen E. Smith for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Duke University
- 2002
B.A.
University of Delaware
- 1998

Bar Admissions

Delaware U.S. District Court, District of Delaware U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit
Admitted: 2002
Pennsylvania
Admitted: 2004

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