Jonathan Keith Smith

Jonathan Keith Smith

5.0
Rating: 6.6

Licensed for 28 years

Family Lawyer at Cincinnati, OH
Practice Areas: Family, Personal Injury, Criminal Defense ... +2 more

9435 Waterstone Blvd Ste 140, Cincinnati, OH

About Jonathan

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Family 35%

Litigation and Mediation in Juvenile and Domestic Relations courts in Hamilton, Butler, Warren and Clermont counties.

29 years | 4,000 cases

35%
Personal Injury 25%

Litigation and pretrial settlements in Hamilton, Butler, Warren & Clermont counties.

26 years | 200 cases

25%
Criminal Defense 15%

Litigation and pretrial settlements in Hamilton, Butler, Warren & Clermont counties. I do not do murder trials, but have a wide array of experience in all other facets including White Collar crime, drug defense, OVI, Etc.

29 years | 4,000 cases

15%
Probate 15%

Litigation and general estate practice in Hamilton, Butler, Warren & Clermont counties. Wills, Trusts, Estates, Living Wills, Medical Powers of Attorney.

26 years | 40 cases

15%
Real Estate 10%

Litigation and general practice in Hamilton, Butler, Warren & Clermont counties. Everything from Real Estate closings to drafting deeds, registered land contracts, leases with options to purchase, property line disputes, etc.

29 years | 1,000 cases

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Ohio for 28 years

State: Ohio

Acquired: 1997

Active

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Location

Jonathan Smith

9435 Waterstone Blvd Ste 140, Cincinnati, OH, 45249-8229

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5 Client Reviews

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Posted by Amanda | February 06, 2022 | Hired Attorney

The very best lawyer

Jonathan is incredibly knowledgeable and we'll versed legally. He is by far the best lawyer I have ever dealt with and there have been quite a few. He is not my favorite because he is nice. I have been upset with him more than once. This was because he was honest with me and I was unhappy with what ...he was telling me. Jonathan is fair and honest. Finding that in a lawyer is rare.

Posted by anonymous | July 27, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

an excellent lawyer

I have frankly not had good experiences with lawyers in the past. Jonathan is the exception to the rule. He worked with me on a custody case that could have been prolonged, painful and expensive. Yet his depth of knowledge, breadth of experience and strategic thinking led to an outcome that was as... optimal as I could have hoped for and quickly brought to a conclusion. And, on top of that, he is one of the most ethical people I have met. *Gasp* - yes, I did put those two things together: 'ethical' and 'lawyer'. I highly recommend him and am thankful he was recommended to me.

Jonathan Smith

Replied last July 27, 2016

This was one of those cases where we were able to save our client thousands and thousands of dollars. As an attorney, I strive to figure out ways that you can spend less on my services. (I get paid enough as it is, and want to preserve your money, if possible.)

Posted by Stephen Farfsing | June 23, 2016 | Hired Attorney

Not a big fan of lawyers

I have worked with small firms and large firms in my professional carer and I wouldn't give many a positive review. Jonathan is one of the exceptions. Mr Smith guided me through a process with advice that saved me a lot of time and money. He put it in prospective and outlined potential outcomes in la...yman terms. We got the job done quick and without pain. He is man of reason and integrity that I would highly recommended to anyone seeking legal advice. He might even change my opinion on lawyers.

Posted by Renee | February 15, 2015 | Divorce & Separation

THANK YOU AGAIN!

I recently retained Jonathan for the second time. He represented me the first time for my divorce and in my opinion was flawless! He also represented my daughter for several traffic violations and she walked away with just a fine. So now, yet again, I needed to find legal representation and the first... and only person I thought about was Jonathan. When I called him, he was eager and willing to help yet again. He is the most honest, humble and knowledgeable attorney I know. I respect his professionalism and excellent follow up. This current situation has been very stressful and knowing that I have him as my legal counsel, has relieved my stress. Having a demanding career and other obligations, it's just one less thing for me to worry about. Again, thank you, thank, you, thank you Jonathan!

Posted by Chris | November 19, 2014 | Family

Mr. Smith is an posively incredibe lawyer.

In my journeys I ran acroos this site. Mr. Smith has represented me as a DR lawyer for several years now. He is thoughtful, ethical, knowledgable, and empathetic to my situations and needs as his client. He has given be honest input to my case, not always to my liking, but honest. I've always cam...e to realize his advise was correct. Mr. Smith has demonstrated excellence in his research & preparation. He has demonstrated a willingness and ability to mediate to avoid going to trial. Although not always succesful based on an unwillingness from the other parties involved, Mr. Smith has demonstrated an ability to follow through with his promises to give his best effort in achieving success in my case. Observing Mr. Smith in the court room was an extreme pleasure. Although suffering from being ill at the time, Mr. Smith demonstrated empathy for all parties in the room, although switching to overt tenacity against the advercary when the opportunity was needed. Needless to say, Mr. Smith was a catalyst in triumphing against the other side, despite their extremely high priced and well respected lawyer. Despite the out come of the court hearings, I would still have the utmost respect, admiration, and current comments regarding Mr. Smith. He took my case ALMOST Pro-Bono, giving me adequate time to reimburse him for fees attained during our adventure. I must include that working for local government, I am involved in court procedings on a regular basis and rarely see a lawyer with these positive qualities.

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Experience

Rating:  6.6 (Good)

Honors

1996

Book Award- for highest examination score in class., Thomas Cooley Law School

Associations

2000 - Present

Ohio State Bar Association, Probate Committee

1999 - Present

Ohio State Bar Association, Litigation Section

Sample of Legal Cases

State vs. Strayhorn

Dismissed by prosecutor.

State vs. Adams

Case Dismissed prior to trial.

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Education

N/A

Thomas M. Cooley Law School

Speaking Engagements

2005

Edward Jones Client Presentation

Living Wills and Palliative Care Issues

Languages

English

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