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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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Posted by Krisi | May 06, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Family
Thank you Seth Smith!
I highly recommend my attorney for anyone dealing with domestic relations matters. He was incredibly knowledgeable about the court process and handled my case with professionalism and confidence from start to finish. He made sure I understood every step, kept me informed, and always had a clear strat...
Posted by Heidi | May 05, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
Excellent Custody Handling
Seth recently represented me in a custody case! I called multiple attorneys from searching on google and after consultations, I knew Seth was the one. He was straight forward and knowledgeable (as well as his whole team). Through the entire process he gave me options, told me possible outcomes and ad...
Posted by Katlynn | May 05, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
Seth is an excellent attorney
Seth is absolutely amazing! My fiancée and I couldn’t have asked for a better attorney to help us regain custody of her daughter. He fought tirelessly throughout our case and made sure we achieved the outcome we were hoping for. Every question we had was answered with clarity, knowledge, and confiden...
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 | 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.
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
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