Justin Michael Smith

Justin Michael Smith

5.0
Rating: 6.4

Licensed for 8 years

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

61 W Main 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%

Fees and Rates

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Licenses

Licensed in Ohio for 8 years

State: Ohio

Acquired: 2017

Active

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Location

Smith Law

61 W Main St, Newark, OH, 43055

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Justin Michael Smith's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

93 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 11 reviews | Lawsuits & Disputes

Posted by anonymous | December 21, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

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 Coury | May 02, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Va rating

I'm an Army Infantry veteran with 27 months of combat deployments to Iraq and a Purple Heart. For the last 10 years the VA only had me rated at 10% and denied everything else. I met with Justin and he immediately took my case and stated I have nothing to worry about. After 9 months of working with me... he got me the most I could've got. 100% worth working with him.

Posted by Jim | May 01, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

VA Disability

I served in Vietnam and had never filed a VA Disability claim. A good friend and Vietnam Veteran referred me to Justin. Justin moved me to the front of his case load since I have a terminal illness.Justin was able to fast track my claim and prioritize an appeal so that I received the rating that I wa...s entitled to.

Posted by Terry | July 18, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

VERY THOROUGH

Justin went above and beyond throughout the whole process of my claim. Every step of the way Justin made himself available to assist and answer any questions I had. I am pleased with his professionalism and the results he produced.

Posted by Katie Bralley | June 11, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Great Lawyer

We had a contempt hearing today. Justin was amazing and was able to settle (in our favor) without having to testify. He did well on informing us what to expect for the day. I am very happy to have hired him as our lawyer!

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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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Carolynn Fittro

Juvenile law lawyer

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Keith Melvin

Criminal defense lawyer

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Chris Brigdon

Criminal defense lawyer

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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