Seth Smith

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Seth Smith

4.9
Rating: 7.0

Licensed for 4 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Newark, OH
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Drug Crime, Domestic Violence

9 N 3rd Street, Suite 201, Newark, OH

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About Seth

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 60%

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

60%
Family 20%

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

20%
Domestic Violence 10%

10%
Drug Crime 10%

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2026 2023
Super Lawyer

Licenses

Licensed in Ohio for 4 years

State: Ohio

Acquired: 2021

Active

No misconduct found

Location

The Law Office of Seth R. Smith LLC

9 N 3rd Street, Suite 201, Newark, OH, 43055

740Law.com

Seth Smith's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

34 Client Reviews


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Reviewers overwhelmingly praise the lawyer as highly professional, knowledgeable, and responsive, particularly in family law and traffic matters. Clients frequently highlight the lawyer's compassionate approach, clear communication, and dedication to achieving favorable outcomes, with many strongly recommending their services for stressful legal...

 
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Posted by anonymous | May 15, 2026 | Hired Attorney

Professional and Effective

Seth worked with me on a traffic citation that he successfully got amended. Throughout the process he was professional, responsive, and easy to work with. I appreciated the straightforward guidance and follow-through. I would highly recommend him to others!

Posted by Brian | May 07, 2026 | Hired Attorney

Why to retain Attorney Smith

I cannot speak highly enough about Attorney Smith. He showed dedication throughout an extremely challenging custody case. From the beginning he was professional and demonstrated knowledge of family law. I am grateful for his hard work and commitment. I have and will again recommend him to anyone ...

Posted by Christina | May 06, 2026 | Hired Attorney

Favorable custody outcome

Seth helped me with a custody issue. He was very knowledgeable and accessible when I had questions. During a very stressful situation he made me feel like I had the help I needed.

Posted by Amelia | May 05, 2026 | Hired Attorney

Efficient and knowledgeable attorney that will fully advocate for you

Seth helped me in a custody case after I was poorly represented by a large law firm out of Columbus in my original divorce case. I called several attorneys that told me there wasn’t anything they can do to help. I found Seth and after our consultation, he immediately took action and ultimately got... the results I was looking for and what was best for my son. Seth did an incredible job of keeping me informed and answering any questions I had. He was also candid in our conversations which I truly appreciated. No wasting time and no sugarcoating-just actions. I couldn’t be more grateful to have had him in my corner during a difficult situation. I would recommend Seth and his team to anyone that is looking for help, and while I hope I won’t need his services again, he will be the first call I make if I do. Thank you Seth, Gabi and Marie for everything!

Posted by Claire | April 12, 2026 | Hired Attorney

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.

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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

Criminal defense lawyer

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Sarah Izzell

Family lawyer

Experience

Rating:  7.0 (Very Good)

Honors

2026

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2025

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

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

Activity

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