Gwendolyn L Smith

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Gwendolyn L Smith

5.0
19 reviews
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Rating: 7.3

Licensed for 13 years

Employment and labor Lawyer at Washington, DC
Practice Areas: Employment & Labor, Immigration, Federal Crime

1629 K Street NW, Suite 300, Washington, DC

Virtual Consultation Available

About Gwendolyn

Biography

Resolving The Matters That Matter Most! Respect! Resolve! Results! Call today!

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Employment and Labor 40%

Federal Employment Law

40%
Federal Crime 30%

Criminal appeals to the United States Courts of Appeal and the Supreme Court of the United States

30%
Immigration 30%

Family based immigration; employment based non-immigration visas, Unaccompanied Minors

30%

Fees and Rates

We have not found any cost information for this lawyer

Awards

Gold Client Champion

Licenses

Licensed in District of Columbia for 13 years

State: District of Columbia

Acquired: 2012

Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

The Law Office of Gwendolyn L Smith

1629 K Street NW, Suite 300, Washington, DC, 20006

gwendolynsmithlawfirm.com/

Gwendolyn L Smith's Reviews

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Posted by Demetric | January 06, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor

Highly recommend Ms. Smith

I hired this attorney for an employment and labor matter, and I was very pleased with the representation I received. Their expertise in employment law was evident throughout the case, and they demonstrated exceptional attention to detail at every stage. The matter was resolved efficiently and profess...ionally, and I felt well-informed and confident in the process. I would highly recommend their services to anyone seeking knowledgeable and thorough legal representation.

Posted by TIDJANI KODJO | April 28, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

immigration

I met attorney Gwendolyn a few weeks ago when I was looking for an immigration lawyer, and I do not regret hiring her for my immigration case. Not only does she know what is doing, but also has this human dimension that I appreciated very much. I would recommend her for someone who needs a immigratio...n lawyer.

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Appeals lawyer | Aug 30

Relationship: Friend

"Gwen and I attended Maurer Law together and became best friends. I am not endorsing her merely because she's my friend, but because she has the passion for and dedication to the practice of law that will make an asset for any client in need of services. If you want someone who truly cares about the outcome of your matter, choose Gwen."

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Experience

Rating:  7.3 (Very Good)

Work Experience

2014 - Present

Principal, The Law Offices of Gwendolyn L. Smith

2002 - 2002

Intern, United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit, The Honorable Danny J. Boggs, Circuit Judge

Associations

2022 - Present

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit

Attorney Member

2021 - Present

United States Court of Appeal for the Armed Forces

Attorney Member

2017 - Present

The United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit

Member

2017 - Present

The United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit

Member

2016 - Present

U.S. Supreme Court

Attorney Member

2002 - Present

American Inns of Court

Member

2016 - 2017

Phi Alpha Delta

President

Education

2015

Capella University

MS in Public Safety/specialization in Criminal Justice

2003

Indiana University Mauerer School of Law

Doctor of Jurisprudence

Speaking Engagements

2016

Evening with Esquires

Practicing Law as a Solo Practitioner

Publications

2016

Women in the Profession Committee of the Young Lawyers' Divisions of the American Bar Association News Letter Breaking the Proverbial "Leadership" Glass Ceiling

Languages

English

Activity

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