Justin M. Smith

Justin M. Smith is an Ohio lawyer and the president and owner of J. M. Smith Co., LPA in Chagrin Falls. His practice includes criminal defense law, DUI and DWI matters, and bankruptcy. He works with clients facing criminal charges, driving-related offenses, debt concerns, and court proceedings that require direct legal advice and representation. His small-firm role combines client advocacy with responsibility for managing the legal work and operations of the practice.

Justin earned his J.D. from Case Western Reserve School of Law in Cleveland and a B.A. from Hillsdale College. He also completed summer study at the University of Oxford. His legal education supports work involving criminal defense, DUI and DWI charges, bankruptcy, and real estate-related issues. His academic background provided a foundation in legal research, statutory interpretation, writing, and case analysis. These skills support his representation of individuals facing court proceedings, financial difficulties, and legal disputes.

Justin is identified with criminal law, DUI and DWI, and bankruptcy practice. These matters can involve very different legal systems, from defending charges in state court to helping individuals address debt through federal bankruptcy procedures. His role as owner of J. M. Smith Co., LPA places him in direct responsibility for client representation and firm operations. Available records show the firm has operated in Chagrin Falls for many years and maintains an Ohio Supreme Court licensing record connected to his practice.

Justin M. Smith provides legal representation through a small-firm practice in Chagrin Falls. His work includes matters where clients can face loss of liberty, driving consequences, financial pressure, or court-imposed obligations. By handling criminal and bankruptcy-related problems, he works with clients at points where legal decisions can have lasting effects. His practice emphasizes direct attorney involvement and legal guidance tailored to the specific procedural and financial issues presented by each matter.

Law Office Affiliations

• Founder, J.M. Smith Co., LPA
• Member, Ohio State Bar Association
• Member, American Bar Association
• Member, American Association for Justice
• Member, Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association
• Member, National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys
• Member, Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Licensed State

• Ohio

Education

• Case Western Reserve School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Hillsdale College
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)
• University of Oxford
  Summer Study Abroad

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