Alicia Smith

Alicia Smith, Founding Partner of For the People Law Office, LLC, is a passionate advocate committed to justice, fairness, and redemption. With a strong foundation in public service, Alicia has built her career representing clients with empathy and determination. Her experience as a public defender shaped her client-centered approach, ensuring that every individual she represents is treated with dignity and respect while receiving skilled and strategic legal counsel.

A graduate of Northern Illinois University College of Law, Alicia earned her Juris Doctorate after completing her Bachelor’s degree at the University of Illinois. Early in her career, she served as an Assistant Public Defender in Kane County, where she gained valuable courtroom experience and developed a reputation for fierce advocacy. She later joined the Champaign County Public Defender’s Office, handling a wide range of criminal misdemeanors and felony traffic matters, further strengthening her litigation skills and understanding of the criminal justice system.

Throughout her career, Alicia has demonstrated an unwavering dedication to protecting the rights of the accused and guiding clients through some of the most challenging moments of their lives. Her approach combines compassion with a deep understanding of procedural and substantive law, allowing her to craft effective defenses and pursue fair outcomes both inside and outside the courtroom.

As a leading attorney in Champaign, Alicia Smith continues to focus on criminal defense and traffic-related offenses, offering personalized representation rooted in integrity and empathy. She is deeply committed to helping clients reclaim control of their futures, advocating tirelessly for justice, and providing a voice for those who need it most. Her mission reflects the firm’s name—representation truly for the people.

Law Office Affiliations

• Founding Partner, For the People Law Office, LLC
• Member, Illinois State Bar Association

Licensed State

• Illinois

Education

• Northern Illinois University College of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Illinois
  Bachelor’s degree

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