Justin Michael Smith

Justin Michael Smith

5.0
Rating: 6.4

Licensed for 9 years

Military law Lawyer at Newark, OH
Practice Areas: Military Law, Criminal Defense, Family

7 N 4th St, Newark, OH

About Justin

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Military Law 80%

Military Veteran disability

6 years

80%
Family 10%

8 years

10%

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Licenses

Licensed in Ohio for 9 years

State: Ohio

Acquired: 2017

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Location

Smith Law

7 N 4th St, Newark, OH, 43055

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Justin Michael Smith's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

96 Client Reviews

Showing 6 - 10 of 95 reviews | 5 stars

Posted by Greg | January 07, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Military Law

100%

Justin Smith is extremely professional and truly outstanding at what he does. There are very few lawyers in the state of Ohio who work with VA claims, and for years I was stuck at a 90% service-connected disability rating with no clear path forward. A coworker recommended Justin, and that recommendat...ion changed everything. I showed up at his office unannounced, and not only did he take the time to speak with me about my case, but he also took me on as a client without hesitation. Justin had my case organized and moving forward quickly, and within six months he had it ready to go. As a result of his work, I was granted a 100% service-connected disability rating. Working with the VA can be overwhelming and daunting, but Justin made the entire process far easier. He handled all of the paperwork and legal aspects while guiding me through the medical side of things, which took a tremendous amount of stress off my shoulders. I would highly recommend Justin Smith to anyone dealing with unresolved medical issues or VA disability claims. His knowledge, professionalism, and dedication truly make a difference.

Posted by anonymous | December 21, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Administrative Law

Justin did 8 years in the marine corps, he is one of us!

I had become very frustrated with the Va before i found out about Justin through his father that i had served with. I had applied a couple times with no success, Justin guided me through the entire process, help me articulate my issues to medical professionals. After working together for about 7 mont...hs we filed and within a couple months I was approved for the Va connection that i felt i deserved. I highly recommend him and i will seek his advice in the future.

Posted by Joseph | December 13, 2025 | Hired Attorney

Lawyer that cares about the Vets

I was referred to Justin by a friend because of his strong success rate with VA disability claims. I had been sitting at a 50% rating for 13 years and honestly wasn’t sure if I was entitled to any additional compensation. Justin took the time to thoroughly review my claim and identified conditions I ...didn’t even realize I could file for. He also explained how to properly articulate my symptoms and service-related issues to ensure I received the rating I truly deserved. Justin had my claim fully prepped in about six months, and I couldn’t be happier with the results. I highly recommend him to any veteran who feels stuck or unsure about their VA disability rating.

Posted by Vince | November 24, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability

Very knowledgeable Vet, dedicated to helping other Vets!

I heard about Justin through a friend who had great results with him. I was at 60% when I hired him in June of 2024. He walked me through everything and got me to 90% on the first attempt. Justin was unsatisfied with the decision and appealed it for me getting me to 100%. He understands the syste...m inside and out and is a veteran himself helping us fight for what we deserve. If you have disabilities that may be service connected, I highly recommend giving Justin a call to get his opinion. I have several friends that he has helped also and they are all very happy with his services.

Posted by Heath | November 15, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Administrative Law

Highly Recommended Legal Professional

Justin and his team were very helpful with my case. He was able to assist me with obtaining a favorable decision with the VA which resulted in a 100% rating. Navigating the complex VA system is much less stressful when you hire an experienced and empathetic lawyer like Justin. Justin and his te...am were always available to answer my questions and worked hard to advocate on my behalf. If you need help to obtain the benefits you earned, I would highly recommend hiring Justin Smith to assist you with this process.

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Justin Michael Smith's Lawyer Endorsements

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Dmitriy Borshchak

Family lawyer | Jan 12

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer. Ever since meeting Justin, he has driven his efforts to the highest level to accomplish his client's goals. He is one of the good ones."

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Chris Brigdon

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Justin is a very diligent and sharp attorney. He is very client focused and result driven."

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Keith Melvin

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Chris Brigdon

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Experience

Rating:  6.4 (Good)

Honors

2016

Roberta Mitchell award, Capital University Law School

Work Experience

2017 - Present

Attorney, Justin M. Smith

Associations

2018 - Present

Licking County Bar Association

Member

2018 - Present

Licking County Chamber of Commerce

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Termination of marriage

Received what was requested

Visitation / Custody

Support reduced, visitation granted as requested

Juvenile

Reduced plea to disorderly conduct

Eviction

During trial recess opposing party settled with clients

Initial Visitation to residential parent

Client was awarded shared parenting & school placement

Ag Vehicular Homicide

6 years (approximately 25% of the max possible sentence)

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Education

N/A

Capital University Law School

Publications

2011

Marines.com Healing with Horses
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