Seth Smith

Seth Smith

4.9
Rating: 6.0

Licensed for 4 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Newark, OH
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family

9 N 3rd St., Suite 201, Newark, OH

About Seth

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 80%

I handle DUI/OVI , Drug Crimes, Sex Crimes, Violent Crimes, Appeals, and any other criminal matter.

80%
Family 20%

Divorce, Dissolution, Custody, Child Support, Grandparents Rights, Adoption, Appeals

20%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Ohio for 4 years

State: Ohio

Acquired: 2021

Active

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Location

The Law Office of Seth R. Smith, LLC

9 N 3rd St., Suite 201, Newark, OH, 43055

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Seth Smith's Reviews

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4.9 /5.0

33 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | May 05, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Highly recommend!

In February 2025 I began dating a cop from NPD ( Newark Police Department ). In early May when we broke up, he was doing shady stuff and when he was called out he tried deem me out as violent person and registered a CPO on me out of anger, abusing his power as a cop. Two days later he set me up and m...ake it seem as if I somehow violated the CPO which led to me being arrested (at my job) for the weekend. Very quickly my attorney Seth Smith was able to act fast and help me be found as not guilty of said violation. Because of seth, NPD opened up a criminal investigation on said cop and he was put on leave immediately and then not much later was discharged from NPD for abusing his powers. My misdemeanor was expunged very quickly as well thanks to Seth!

Posted by Faron | May 05, 2026 | Hired Attorney

Complete war machine in the court room.

Seth is a beast he did exactly what he said he was going to do from the day I hired him. Highly recommend.

Posted by Chad | April 29, 2026 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Solid! Wants the best for your situation.

Seth did a great job. He was genuinely concerned for what the best outcome for me could be. Unfortunately I said on tape that I did have some drinks. He did do everything he could to help me.

Posted by Claire | April 12, 2026 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

OVI Case

I had a really great experience with Seth handling my OVI case. From the start, he made a stressful situation feel a lot more manageable. He explained everything in a way that actually made sense and was always quick to answer any questions I had. What I appreciated most was how on top of everythi...ng he was. I never felt out of the loop, and it was clear he really knew what he was doing. He took my case seriously and worked hard to get the best possible outcome. Overall, I’m really grateful for his help and support through the whole process. If you’re looking for someone who’s knowledgeable, responsive, and easy to work with, I definitely recommend Seth Smith.

Posted by Matt | March 31, 2026 | Hired Attorney

Does not get any better than Seth!

I am an attorney who has co-counseled and referred Seth multiple cases. Seth is a diligent, hard-nosed, and empathic attorney. He fights hard for his clients and has the knowledge to be successfully. Seth achieves great results. I first met Seth at a conference where attorneys go to work on o...ur skills. These conference are often expensive and time consuming. However, they allow attorneys to better represent our clients with more knowledge. They also keep us up to date on the changing laws and new trial skills. Seth continually attends these conference which shows his commitment to getting his clients the best possible outcomes. I would highly recommend Seth to anyone needing an attorney.

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Seth Smith's Lawyer Endorsements

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Zachary Tabler

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Great attorney. I recommend all of my custody and divorce cases to Seth."

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Zachary Moyer

Divorce and separation lawyer | Dec 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Matthew Mollica

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Sarah Izzell

Family lawyer

Experience

Rating:  6.0 (Good)

Honors

2023

Certificate in Advanced Roadside Impaired Driving Enforcement, Caselock Inc.

2022

Certificate in NHTSA Standardized Field Sobriety Tests, Caselock, Inc.

Work Experience

2022 - Present

Owner, The Law Office of Seth R. Smith, LLC

Associations

2022 - Present

Licking County Bar Association

Member

2021 - Present

Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

2021 - Present

Columbus Bar Association

2021 - Present

Ohio State Bar Association

Member

Education

2021

Campbell Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

2017

Belmont University

Publications

2022

The Law Office of Seth R. Smith, LLC Blog OVI First Offense

Languages

English

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