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Christine Marie Smith

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About Christine

With over a decade of legal experience, Attorney Christine Smith focuses her practice primarily on family law and divorce cases. She joined her father, Gary Smith’s, firm in 2008 to create Smith & Smith Law Office LLC, Lucas County’s premier family law firm.
Ms. Smith earned her B.A. magna cum laude from the University of Akron in 2003 and her J.D. from the University of Toledo in 2007. Before law school, she worked as a family law paralegal for her father for several years. Ms. Smith also has experience working as a prosecutor for the Villages of Swanton and Metamora. She is admitted to practice law in Ohio and is a member of the Fulton County Bar Association, the Ohio Bar Association, the Toledo Bar Association, and the Wood County Bar Association.

Practice areas

OtherDUI and DWIChild custodyCriminal defenseDivorce and separation
  1. Divorce and separation: 40%

  2. Criminal defense: 20%

  3. Child custody: 20%

  4. DUI and DWI: 10%

  1. Juvenile law: 10%

Languages spoken

English

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Contact

99 Conant St.
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Smith & Smith Law Office LLC

99 Conant St.
Maumee, OH, 43537

Smith & Smith Law Office LLC

138 N. Main Street
Swanton, OH, 43558

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License
StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
OHActive200808/07/2020
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
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Work Experience
TitleCompany nameDuration
AttorneySmith Law Office2008 - Present
Education
School nameDegreeGraduated
University of ToledolawN/A

Reviews

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THE Utmost in professional, responsive counsel regarding Christine Smith law offices, LLC.

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Christine Smithhas never failed to offer great, advice and prompt appointment keeping. You will be wise to make the decision to retain her.
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Professional advice

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I called 4 offices in Swanton, OH to find a lawyer to fight my speeding ticket. I left messages with secretaries. And out of 4 lawyers, only Christine called me back. Within a 2 hour period. Even though I didn't hire her, she gave me her professional advice. It was a really pleasant and friendly conversation between us. She is a very competent lawyer. I highly recommend.
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Christine Smith's response: Thank you for the review, Oksana! Tickets are sometimes best to be paid and not seek further legal representation and action. I feel that happy and well informed clients are better than false promises to get money.

Attention to detail.

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Christine did an amazing job with my case. It was a challenging matter that required creative solutions, and she had the experience and attention to detail to get the outcome I needed.
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Christine Smith's response: Thank you, Michael!

Detailed and Understanding Attorney

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Christine represented me in my custody case for my 4 year old. I was having difficulty with my son's mother and Christine was able to modify my custody Order so that I saw my son consistently, and filed an aggressive Motion against my Ex when she was not following the agreement. She answered my emails and phone calls usually the same day and worked with me on a payment plan throughout representation. She was very prepared, patient and caring. I have recommended her to my brother who is in a similar boat.
Christine Smith's response: Thank you, Glenn for the referral and the kind words. It was a pleasure working with you!

Christine made me so comfortable in this crazy experience!

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Christine represented me in my divorce. My husband and I decided to divorce using collaborative law after Christine suggested an alternative divorce method, and I am so glad we did. We were able to come to a complete agreement after only three meetings and only had to go to Court once. Christine explained everything very clearly, and answered every one of my phone and email messages, and even answered my texts! I would highly recommend Christine and the collaborative process.
Christine Smith's response: Sam, collaborative law is an excellent alternative to divorce. I am glad we were able to work with your Wife and you to get a complete agreement. It was a pleasure working with you!

Family and criminal cases

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She handled both of my criminal and family cases well. Her advise was well worth it.
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Christine Smith's response: Thank you! It is great to hear from a repeat customer.

Never Again

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Christine was very helpful and attentive until she received my retainer, then things fell apart. She was repeatedly unprepared for our meetings and offered zero advice on how to negotiate a settlement with my ex. Basically she filed paperwork and I was on my own for the rest. On our final court date I had several questions about the divorce decree that had been prepared by opposing counsel, but she arrived at court (late) and had not even read the document herself yet. I felt pressured to settle on terms I wasn't happy with in order to avoid a lengthy trial and thousands in additional legal fees. I would never use her again nor recommend her to anyone.
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Christine Smith's response: I am sorry that you are dissatisfied with my legal services, but your experience does not reflect my procedure of practicing law. First, I start with a retainer, specifically discussed prior to any representation. I offer a free phone consultation and one office consultation for a flat $75 fee. If you are dissatisfied with my representation, you may contact me 24/7 on text, email, or phone call to address your concern. Second, I personally compose every divorce decree. I am very particular with my client's decree as I believe in being extremely thorough to help my clients avoid future litigation. I would NEVER finalize a divorce decree without having the decree at least a week prior to the final hearing and discussing the document with my client either in a phone or office consultation (whichever works best for the client). Therefore, I have NEVER been to a final hearing without reading a proposed decree. Feel free to call my office to discuss a resolution. I strive to have happy and well informed clients.

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