Av. M. Keith Smith

Av. M. Keith Smith

M. Keith Smith is a lawyer practicing appellate practice, criminal law, personal injury.

Mount Vernon Mount Vernon 44 Yıl Deneyim 44 yıl
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Profile Summary

About M. Keith Smith at a glance

M. Keith Smith is a personal injury, criminal defense, and appellate attorney based in Mount Vernon, Illinois. They have 44+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1982. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1982) and U.S. District Court, Central District of Illinois (1982). Educated at University of Illinois (J.D., 1982) and University of Illinois (A.B., 1979). Serands clients in Mount Vernon, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

Hakkında

  • M. Keith Smith is a lawyer practicing appellate practice, criminal law, personal injury
  • M. Keith received a A.B. degree from University of Illinois in 1979, and has been licensed for 44 years
  • M. Keith practices in Mount Vernon, IL

Practice Areas Explained

M. Keith Smith's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases M. Keith 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.

M. Keith Smith is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Illinois →

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.

M. Keith Smith is one of 214,270 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in Illinois →

Appellate Practice

Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.

M. Keith Smith is one of 86,319 appellate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse appellate attorneys in Illinois →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Illinois

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 Mount Vernon 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 andnue, 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.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about M. Keith Smith

Where is M. Keith Smith's law office located?
M. Keith Smith's law practice is located in Mount Vernon, Illinois. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does M. Keith Smith handle?
M. Keith Smith focuses on personal injury, criminal defense, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has M. Keith Smith practiced law?
M. Keith Smith has 44+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1982.
Where did M. Keith Smith go to law school?
M. Keith Smith earned their education at (J.D., 1982); (A.B., 1979).
How can I contact M. Keith Smith for a consultation?
You can contact M. Keith Smith directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.

Eğitim

J.D.
University of Illinois
- 1982
A.B.
University of Illinois
- 1979

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1982
U.S. District Court, Central District of Illinois
Admitted: 1982

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