Sandra H. Smith

Sandra H. Smith is a Warwick, Rhode Island attorney whose practice is concentrated in family law. She has practiced in this area for decades and represents clients across Rhode Island’s five counties. Smith personally manages her cases as a sole proprietor and works with clients on family disputes that can require negotiation, practical planning, or courtroom advocacy. Her approach emphasizes candid discussion of each situation and attention to cost-effective legal options.

Smith earned her J.D. from Northeastern University School of Law and is a graduate of Rhode Island College. She was admitted to the Rhode Island bar in 1989. Her legal education and long family-law practice provide a foundation for evaluating domestic disputes, explaining procedural choices, and preparing matters for settlement or trial. She has continued her professional development through participation in family-law organizations and continuing legal education programs.

Smith is one of the original founders and a past president of the Edward P. Gallogly Family Law Inn of Court. She has served as a master and on the organization’s Executive Committee for many years. She has also lectured at continuing legal education programs for the Rhode Island Bar Association and the Family Law Inn of Court. Her practice combines efforts toward amicable resolutions with courtroom advocacy when a dispute requires a more aggressive approach.

Sandra H. Smith is a member of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, the Rhode Island Bar Association, and the American Bar Association. She has co-edited A Practical Guide to Divorce in Rhode Island I & II and has remained active in family-law education and professional organizations. Her work is centered on helping clients understand their options, manage family transitions, and pursue practical resolutions while maintaining readiness for litigation when necessary.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Sandra H. Smith, Ltd
• Member, Rhode Island Bar Association
• Member, Edward P. Gallogly Family Law Inn of Court (23 years)
• Member, American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers
• Member, American Bar Association

Licensed State

• Rhode Island

Education

• Northeastern Law School
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Rhode Island College
  Bachelor’s degree

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