Janine Emily Smith

Janine Emily Smith

5.0
Rating: 9.2

Licensed for 18 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Pittsburgh, PA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Workers Compensation, Litigation, Discrimination

310 Grant St., Suite 3000, Pittsburgh, PA

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Licenses

Licensed in South Carolina for 17 years

State: South Carolina

Acquired: 2008

Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in Pennsylvania for 18 years

State: Pennsylvania

Acquired: 2007

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Zimmer Kunz, P.L.L.C.

310 Grant St., Suite 3000, Pittsburgh, PA, 15219-2715

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Janine Emily Smith's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

1 Client Review

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Posted by Daniel | November 3, 2015 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Thank You, very helpful!

A very knowledgeable attorney, someone that would be an asset on your side in a court room. Thank you, your answer was very understandable for us that don't really understand law, descriptive, & included an option to resolve my issue. I don't know how many times I have had a consultation with an att...orney and was just as confused when I left as when I got There.

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Janine Emily Smith's Lawyer Endorsements

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Ross Russell

Unknown lawyer | May 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Janine is a knowledgable and ethical attorney who shows extreme care and consideration for her clients. She is highly respected within the legal community and deserves every bit of that respect. I endorse this lawyer."

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Jason Young

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Her contributions in this community demonstrate that she is a knowledgeable and skilled advocate for her clients."

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Thomas Briody

Unknown lawyer | Aug 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ms. Smith is a thoughtful, articulate lawyer, as demonstrated by her posts on AVVO. She has considerable integrity. I endorse her wholeheartedly."

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Matthew Harris

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Janine Smith. She is my go-to criminal defense attorney in PA."

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Craig Mastro

Criminal defense lawyer | May 07

Relationship: Other

"I have never met Janine Smith but have read some of your responses to people on avvo asking for help and I have found Atty Smith to be very helpful in her answers to these people. Thus, I endorse this lawyer."

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Jeffrey Ivashuk

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. A well admired lawyer in the legal community."

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J Bruce Weinman

Discrimination lawyer | Jan 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Peter Marek

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"7 years of practice with 4 as a former Deputy District attorney is very court experienced. Knowledge of both the law and procedure is excellent and evident in her pro bono contributions. Current prosecutors know that she knows what they know, a distinct advantage over other defense attorneys. Do yourself a favor and schedule a consultation!"

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Judd Nemiro

Unknown lawyer | Dec 24

Relationship: Other

"This lawyer strives to get the best results for her clients. I endorse this lawyer"

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Sean Cleary

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer. A brilliant, trustworthy and highly respected attorney in the legal community."

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Aman Barber

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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William Housley

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Tough, talented and thorough litigator."

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Robert Mielnicki

Litigation lawyer | Jun 17

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Samir Sarna

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 16

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Janine was always a pleasure to work with during her time at the District Attorney's Office. She has a good knowledge of the law, and is not afraid to get her hands dirty in the court room."

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Jeff Krigel

Litigation lawyer | Jun 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Seems to know her stuff. Thoughtful comments. Down to earth."

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Ryan James

Litigation lawyer | Jun 05

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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John O'Brien

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"An extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community, I wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone looking for a lawyer who knows the law and truly cares about protecting the rights of her clients and getting them the most favorable result possible."

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John Phillips

Unknown lawyer | Jun 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. From her answers and time on Avvo, it is clear she is dedicated to serving those in need and her clients. It's rare that lawyers spend so much valuable time helping the community, for free, and I applaud her for doing it to such a great level. Kudos"

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Eid Qaqish

Criminal defense lawyer | May 13

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer. From reviewing her answers to questions concerning criminal law issues, it is readily apparent that she is very knowledgeable on the subject and able to convey that information to others."

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David Zuckerman

Unknown lawyer | May 06

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

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David Zuckerman

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Experience

Rating:  9.2 (Superb)

Work Experience

2013 - Present

Associate, Zimmer Kunz, PLLC

2009 - 2013

Assistant District Attorney, Allegheny County District Attorney's Office

Education

2007

University of Pittsburgh School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

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