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

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Location

Smith Law

61 W Main St, Newark, OH, 43055

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Justin Michael Smith's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

93 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 13 reviews | Administrative Law

Posted by anonymous | January 29, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Administrative Law

Va compensation

I was stuck at 80% and my father in law who previously used Justin referred me to him. He sat down with me looked over my claim and identified areas he believed I was being under rated for as well as some new things I could claim. He assisted me in getting all my records together to prove the claim... and prepared me for the VA exams. I was just awarded 100% and Justin had my claim done in about 7-8 months. I highly recommend Justin! He truly cares about veterans!

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 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.

Posted by Mike | October 26, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Administrative Law

Great knowledge of the VA process

I have been at 70% for 3 years and a friend told me about Justin. Justin is very knowledgeable about the VA process for disability. Justin was able to get me an increased to max level on a couple conditions i was under rated for. Just was also able to help me get some new service connections on th...ings I was previously denied for and walked me through the process. With Justin’s help I was able to filed one time and got the outcome I was hoping for.

Posted by Collen | August 14, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Administrative Law

Grateful Veteran

I tried to get my VA stuff done in my own with no result. I was shuffled from office to office and website to website until I gave up. Eleven years later, I decided to try again because I needed help with my PTSD. So I consulted the local state representative for the VA and he did absolutely nothing.... Well, he did file an intent to file. And then he never filed or never worked with me. He was a waste of time and almost lost me a ton of benefits. Then a friend referred me to Justin. And Justin's tenacity, knowledge and commitment helped me get the benefits that I had earned. I would recommend him 1,000%.

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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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