Atty. William Emmett Smith
William Emmett Smith is a lawyer practicing judicial ethics, criminal law. William received a B.A. degree from Lewis University in 1969, and has been licensed for 53 years.
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William Emmett Smith is a San Mateo Co. Coun. based in Burlingame, California. They have 53+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1973. Their practice focuses on criminal defense. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1973) and California (1975). Educated at DePaul University (J.D., 1973) and Lewis University (B.A., 1969). Serands clients in Burlingame, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- William Emmett Smith is a lawyer practicing judicial ethics, criminal law
- William received a B.A. degree from Lewis University in 1969, and has been licensed for 53 years
- William practices in Burlingame, CA
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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 Burlingame 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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