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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
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Posted by anonymous | March 27, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
A+ Attorney
I retained Seth on a custody case recently. Seth did a phenomenal job and the outcome was exactly what I could have hoped for. I am also a local law enforcement officer and speak with Seth frequently to discuss OVI, traffic stops, drug cases and search and seizure laws and have found him to be extre...
Posted by anonymous | January 27, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Professional and Competent Attorney
Seth represented me in a divorce matter. I was unsure of what the process looked like, but Seth explained each step with great knowledge, and answered all my questions in a thorough and timely manner. Seth and Gabby were professional, knowledgeable, confident, and honest every step of the way. I can'...
Posted by Matt | February 07, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket
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 anonymous | January 30, 2024 | Child Custody
Amazing communication!
I’ve had an exceptional time with Seth. My random and frequent calls regarding child custody, and Seth never seems to mind. He is very knowledgeable and confident in this subject. He makes me feel much more comfortable and positive in what I’m going through. Thanks Seth!!
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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