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Born and raised in Licking County, Attorney Seth Smith earned his Bachelor’s in Business Administration from Belmont University in Nashville, Tennessee. He went on to graduate from Campbell University School of Law in Raleigh, North Carolina. On return to Ohio, Seth interned in the Licking County Prosecutor’s Office where he discovered his passion was actually for criminal defense.
Since pursuing private practice, Seth has represented numerous clients charged with felonies, misdemeanors and federal crimes. Seth also regularly practices in Franklin County Domestic Relations and Licking County Domestic Relations court representing clients in complicated custody battles, divorces, and other family issues. Seth is a blue belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and enjoys training in his free time along with spending time with his wife and children.
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9 N 3rd St., Suite 201, Newark, OH, 43055
33 Client Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 6 reviews | Criminal Defense
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...
Posted by Chad | April 29, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
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 | Criminal Defense
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...
Posted by Matt | February 07, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Exceptionally Competent
I will highly recommend Seth R. Smith to my colleagues, friends and family. I was facing an atrocious set of driving charges. He and his legal assistant Gabriella are very proactive and professional. They walked me through the process in a way that won my confidence and was reassuring. He was able to...
Posted by Jason | May 16, 2023 | Criminal Defense
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I got a criminal charge and my family knew nothing about it. But then Seth’s office mailed me an advertising POSTCARD that said “I saw your case on the docket.” Would’ve been fine in an envelope but a POSTCARD!
Criminal defense lawyer
Family lawyer
2023
Certificate in Advanced Roadside Impaired Driving Enforcement, Caselock Inc.
2022
Certificate in NHTSA Standardized Field Sobriety Tests, Caselock, Inc.
2022 - Present
Owner, The Law Office of Seth R. Smith, LLC
2022 - Present
Licking County Bar AssociationMember
2021 - Present
Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
2021 - Present
Columbus Bar Association
2021 - Present
Ohio State Bar AssociationMember
2021
JD - Juris Doctor
2017
2022
English
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