
Practice areas: Family Law, Alternative Dispute Resolution, Bankruptcy; view more
Licensed in Michigan since: 2008
Education: Wayne State University Law School
Details
Samantha S. Smith, the owner of The Smith Law Offices, serves the communities of Michigan with a dedicated focus on family law, including sensitive matters such as divorce, child custody, child support, mediation and related issues. Since founding The Smith Law Offices in 2010, she has demonstrated a profound commitment to her clients, ensuring that each case is handled with the utmost grace and poise. Her approach to legal practice is client-centered; she emphasizes the importance of face-to-face interactions to tailor solutions that genuinely meet the needs of those she represents.
Ms. Smith’s personal experiences with divorce and co-parenting have deepened her understanding of her clients' situations, allowing her to provide more empathetic and sagacious representation. Her educational and personal experiences combine to form a foundation of knowledge that benefits her clients significantly in navigating the complexities of family law.
With a strong scholastic background, Ms. Smith graduated with honors from Michigan State University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology in 2005 and earned a J.D. from Wayne State University Law School in 2008. Her legal career was influenced early on by her mentor during her time at law school, equipping her with invaluable experience in personal injury law before transitioning to family law.
Ms. Smith’s dedication to her clients' well-being is reflected in her numerous recognitions. These accolades highlight her commitment to excellence and her ability to achieve favorable outcomes in various counties across Michigan, including Wayne, Oakland and Washtenaw. Outside of the courtroom, she plays an active role in her community. Her professional affiliations, roles and the numerous awards she has received over the years not only underscore her shrewd legal acumen but also her dedication to the community she serves.
Practice areas
Family Law, Alternative Dispute Resolution, Bankruptcy: Consumer, Criminal Defense, Military/Veterans LawFocus areas
Adoption, Alimony & Spousal Support, Arbitration, Arrest & Arraignment, Assault & Battery, Bankruptcy Law, Child Support, Credit Repair, Criminal Domestic Violence, Criminal Fraud, Criminal Law, Custody & Visitation, Debt, Dissolution, Divorce, Domestic Violence, Drug & Alcohol Violations, Expungement, Failure to Pay Child Support, False Accusations, Father's Rights, Felony, Juvenile Delinquency, Juvenile Law, Marital Property, Mediation, Mediation & Collaborative Law, Military & Veterans Law, Military Divorce, Misdemeanor, Motor Vehicle Offenses, Murder, Name Change, Overdrawn Bank Account, Parole, Paternity, Prenuptial Agreements, Probation, Prosecution, Same Sex Family Law, Sex Offenses, Tax Evasion, Theft, Traffic Violations, Veteran's Benefits
- 60% Family Law
- 10% Alternative Dispute Resolution
- 10% Bankruptcy: Consumer
- 10% Criminal Defense
- 10% Military/Veterans Law
First Admitted: 2008, Michigan
Professional Webpage: https://www.smithlawmichigan.com/attorneys/smith-samantha-s/
- Michigan, 2008
- Federal Bar Association
- American Bankruptcy Institute
- U.S. District Court Eastern District of Michigan
- Young Lawyers Section of the State Bar of Michigan
- Super Lawyer Rising Star 5 years in a Row
- Michigan State University, Bachelor of Arts, Major: Psychology, Honor: with honors, 2005
Selections
- Super Lawyers: 2024 - 2025
- Rising Stars: 2013 - 2018