Education:
The Ohio State University
Columbus, Ohio
Bachelor of Arts
2005-2009
Rutgers University
Camden, New Jersey
Juris Doctor
2010-2012
Fundacao Getulio Vargas University
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Study Abroad Law Program
Bar admission: Supreme Court of Ohio, Supreme Court of Illinois, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio, U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit.
Attorney Bio:
Attorney Charles E. Smith, Jr. was born and raised in Columbus, Ohio. His late father was a criminal trial attorney whom inspired him to seek a career in the legal field. He spent his childhood and teenage years dreaming of becoming a lawyer. He received his Bachelor’s Degree from The Ohio State University and Juris Doctorate from Rutgers Camden-School of Law. After completing his studies, he became a licensed attorney in both Ohio and Illinois.
Attorney Smith has over ten years of experience in immigration law and has a nationwide practice representing clients before USCIS and Immigration Courts. He has the requisite experience in the field to evaluate your simple or complex matter and develop a strategy to pursue your case. Attorney Smith has owned law firms in both Columbus and Chicago with the privilege of assisting hundreds of clients with their legal needs. His goal is to provide individualized and affordable legal services. Attorney Smith always works in the best interests of his clients and never gives false guarantees of success. The guarantee that he makes to each client is that he will use his very best efforts to achieve a favorable outcome on each case.
In addition to the immigration service, Attorney Smith also offers various other legal services. He has always practiced in multiple fields of law at the same time and has many clients whom he represented in different fields of law. If you are going through a divorce, injured in an accident or charged with a misdemeanor or traffic offense, Attorney Smith will be able to assist you with those legal needs.
Attorney Smith will be able to evaluate your case and immediately communicate the strengths or weaknesses. The transparency and candid communication will provide realistic expectations and keep you aware of every step of your case.
When Attorney Smith is not working, he enjoys spending his free time traveling, playing golf or watching his favorite sports teams: the Cleveland Browns, the Cleveland Cavaliers, the Cleveland Indians and of course his undergraduate Alma Mater THE Ohio State University. Attorney Smith is described by his peers and colleagues as professional and friendly. He is always willing to help his staff and encourages open communication in the workplace. If you’re looking for an attorney who is truly dedicated to your case, look no further.