Atty. Ted Alan Smith
Ted Alan Smith is a lawyer practicing chapter 13 bankruptcy, chapter 7 bankruptcy, criminal defense and 18 other areas of law. Ted received a degree from John Marshall Law School in 1999, and has been licensed for 26 years.
Chapter 13 Bankruptcy & More Attorney · Serving Chicago, IL · 26+ Years Experience
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About Ted Alan Smith at a Glance
Ted Alan Smith is a Member based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Smith Ortiz, LLP. They have 26+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2000. Their practice focuses on dui/dwi, wrongful termination, chapter 7, car accidents, and discrimination. Admitted to practice in Illinois (2000). Educated at John Marshall Law School (J.D., 1999). Active member of Illinois State and American Bar Associations. Serves clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Ted Alan Smith
- Ted Alan Smith is a lawyer practicing chapter 13 bankruptcy, chapter 7 bankruptcy, criminal defense and 18 other areas of law
- Ted received a degree from John Marshall Law School in 1999, and has been licensed for 26 years
- Ted practices at Smith Ortiz, LLP in Chicago, IL
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Ted Alan Smith's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Ted Alan Smith handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Chicago.
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Wrongful Termination in Chicago
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Chicago
Practicing law in Illinois. Legal matters in Illinois are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Chicago are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Illinois state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Illinois 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 Illinois courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Chicago Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Chicago-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Chicago Choose Ted Alan Smith
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Ted Alan Smith's practice in the field of dui/dwi, wrongful termination, chapter 7, car accidents, and discrimination.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Ted Alan Smith brings 26+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering dui/dwi, wrongful termination, and chapter 7, Ted Alan Smith can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Chicago
A Chicago-based practice means Ted Alan Smith attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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