Atty. Tyce Stuart Smith
Tyce Stuart Smith is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, business, elder law and 12 other areas of law. Tyce received a degree from University of Nebraska in 1969, and has been licensed for 58 years.
Business & More Attorney · Serving Chicago, IL · 58+ Years Experience
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About Tyce Stuart Smith at a Glance
Tyce Stuart Smith is a Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at McGuireWoods LLP. They have 58+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1968. Their practice focuses on child custody, contracts, criminal defense, family law, and business. Admitted to practice in Kansas (1968), Illinois (1969), Nebraska (1972), and U.S. District Court, District of Nebraska (1972). Educated at University of Nebraska College of Law (J.D., 1972) and University of Nebraska (B.S. Ch.E., 1969). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serves clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Tyce Stuart Smith
- Tyce Stuart Smith is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, business, elder law and 12 other areas of law
- Tyce received a degree from University of Nebraska in 1969, and has been licensed for 58 years
- Tyce practices at McGuireWoods LLP in Chicago, IL
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Tyce Stuart Smith's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Tyce Stuart Smith handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Chicago.
Child Custody & Visitation in Chicago
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Contracts in Chicago
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Criminal Defense in Chicago
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 in Chicago
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Business & Corporate Law 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 Tyce Stuart 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 Tyce Stuart Smith's practice in the field of child custody, contracts, criminal defense, family law, and business.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Tyce Stuart Smith brings 58+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Kansas, Illinois, and Nebraska, Tyce Stuart Smith can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering child custody, contracts, and criminal defense, Tyce Stuart 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 Tyce Stuart 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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Common Legal Issues Tyce Stuart Smith Handles in Chicago
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