$ 200-210 per hour
Craig Lawrence Smith
About Craig
Biography
I am the former attorney for the Yakima Valley Landlords Association. I am the attorney for several property management firms. I was the attorney for a local title insurance company for over 30 years. I have substantial experience in unlawful detainers (evictions), real estate transactions, foreclosures and forfeitures. My office prepares numerous real estate documents - deeds, real estate contracts, promissory notes, deeds of trust, easements, common well agreements, road maintenance agreements and similar documents. I also close private sales of real estate.
At the present time I am restricting my practice to real estate matters. I do a substantial amount of evictions each year. I have written materials and been a speaker at legal seminars regarding evictions. I have been a speaker regarding evictions at the "Crime-Free Housing" program sponsored by the Yakima Police Department several times.
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Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Landlord or Tenant
55%
48 years
Real Estate
35%
48 years
Probate
5%
48 years
Wills and Living Wills
5%
48 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
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Chat withLicenses
Licensed in Washington for 51 years
State: Washington
Acquired: 1974
No misconduct found
Licensed in Alaska for 50 years
State: Alaska
Acquired: 1975
No misconduct found
Location
Law Offices of Craig Lawrence Smith
103 S 3rd St Ste 100, Yakima, WA, 98901-2883
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Craig Lawrence Smith's Reviews
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Posted by anonymous | November 18, 2020 | Hired Attorney
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Go to Lawyer for Evictions
Great know legible lawyer that dots his I' s and crosses his T' s. Would not go to any other lawyer for his scope of practice.
Posted by Michael Brown | December 23, 2017 | Hired Attorney
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Craig knows
Consultation went really well. Conversation was confident and friendly. I hired him on the spot. I’m glad I did. He is swift on action. Reasonable retainer. He’s got my business.
Posted by Julie | July 27, 2012
Property assistance
Craig Smith and his assistant Billie did a wonderful job of helping us with a tenant issue. They were professional, supportive and did the work at a fair price. A calm and reassuring team to work with.
Posted by Enrique | June 5, 2012
Excellent landlord attorney
Craig Smith has done several evictions for me in a very difficult low income housing complex.
Posted by Gina | September 9, 2009
Great Lawyer
Craig Smith has been an excellent attorney for our property management business. I would highly recommend him. He's very knowledgable in landlord/tenant issues and always helpful with questions.
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Experience
Honors
2007
Pro Bono Publico Service Commendation, Washington State Bar Association
2006
Pro Bono Publico Service Commendation, Washington State Bar Association
1999
Districts 5 & 6 Forensics Coach of the Year, Washington State Interscholastic Athletic Association Districts 5 & 6
Work Experience
1982 - Present
Principal, Craig L. Smith Law Office
1979 - 1982
Associate, Thorner, Kennedy & Gano
1977 - 1979
Associate, McArdle, Dohn, Talbott & Simpson
1975 - 1977
Associate, Birch, Horton, Bittner & Cherot
1974 - 1975
Assistant City-Borough Attorney, City & Borough of Juneau, Alaska
Associations
1985 - Present
US District Court - Western WashingtonMember
1983 - Present
US Court Of Appeals - Ninth CircuitMember
1977 - Present
US District Court - Eastern WashingtonMember
1976 - Present
United States District Court - AlaskaMember
1975 - Present
Alaska State Bar AssociationInactive Member
1974 - Present
Washington State Bar AssociationMember
Education
1974
University of Washington School of Law
J.D.
1970
Occidental College
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2017
Crime-Free Housing
Current Eviction Topics
2016
Crime Free Housing Program
Evictions and Disability
2014
Crime-Free Housing Program
Recent Eviction Developments
2013
Yakima Valley Landlords Association
Washington's New Marijuana Law
2013
Crime Free Housing Class
Evicting Tenants With Gang Or Drug Problems
2008
Landlord Tenant Seminar
The Eviction & Judicial Process
Publications
2014
Yakima Valley Landlords Association monthly newsletter
Legal Column
2008
Washington Landlord Tenant Law
The Eviction & Judicial Process
Languages
English