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Donald H. Smith, Partner Attorney
Civil Practice(15%); Criminal Law(75%); Human Rights(10%)
Phone:269-492-1040, 800-610-6938
Web:http://www.wwplc.com
Address: 203 South Niles Street, Paw Paw, MI 49079
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Law Firm:Willis Law
Lawyer:Donald H. Smith
Phone:269-492-1040, 800-610-6938
Fax:269-492-1042
Lawyer Title:Partner
Practice Areas:Civil Practice(15%); Criminal Law(75%); Human Rights(10%)
Bio:Don was born and raised in Kalamazoo, Michigan and graduated from Kalamazoo Christian High School in 1989. He attended Hope College in Holland, Michigan and graduated with a BA in Psychology/Sociology in 1993. In 1994, Don went to work as a child abuse investigator with the Michigan Department of Social Services, where he assisted hundreds of abused and neglected children and their families. In 2000, Don was promoted to management, making him the youngest Children's Protective Services Supervisor in Michigan at that time. In 2002, Don graduated magna cum laude and earned his juris doctorate degree from Michigan State University - Detroit College of Law in East Lansing, Michigan. In 2006, he went to work with the Kalamazoo County Prosecutor's Office, where he prosecuted felonies and misdemeanors in district and circuit courts. He also handled mental health commitment hearings in the Kalamazoo County Probate Court and the Kalamazoo Psychiatric Hospital.When out of the office, Don enjoys spending time with his wife, Mindie, and two children. Don is a coach for his children's soccer, basketball and baseball teams and is a Sunday School teacher at Haven Church in Kalamazoo. Don is also involved in the Kalamazoo County Bar Association as the co-chair of the Young Lawyer's Section. He also enjoys working out and practicing Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
Admitted:2002, Michigan State Bar Association
College:Hope College, B.A., Psychology/Sociology, 1993
Law School:Michigan State University-Detroit College of Law, J.D., 2002
Membership:State Bar of Michigan; Kalamazoo County Bar Association; Kalamazoo County Trial Lawyers Association.
Web:http://www.wwplc.com
Languages:English

Lawyer Donald H. Smith, graduated from Hope College, B.A., Psychology/Sociology, 1993 Michigan State University-Detroit College of Law, J.D., 2002, is now employed by Willis Law at 203 South Niles Street Paw Paw, MI 49079.

While being a member of State Bar of Michigan; Kalamazoo County Bar Association; Kalamazoo County Trial Lawyers Association., Donald H. Smith is one of the more than one million lawyers in United States. Before choosing Donald H. Smith as your lawyer, you should consider whether Donald H. Smith offers free consultation, (if not) how much the initial interview costs, if there is any hidden attorney fees, what's the fee schedule, whether he or she has good community reputation and is able to provide a list of good references. You can also contact the Board of Professional Responsibility of the state bar, to find out if Donald H. Smith has ever been placed under any disciplinary actions. Please be aware that, though Donald H. Smith's office is located at Paw Paw, MI, he or she might belong to the bar association of other states.

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Donald H. Smith has been admitted in 2002, Michigan State Bar Association. His or her practice areas include Civil Practice(15%); Criminal Law(75%); Human Rights(10%).

Donald H. Smith's college and law school education includes Hope College, B.A., Psychology/Sociology, 1993, Michigan State University-Detroit College of Law, J.D., 2002. Other biographical background includes Don was born and raised in Kalamazoo, Michigan and graduated from Kalamazoo Christian High School in 1989. He attended Hope College in Holland, Michigan and graduated with a BA in Psychology/Sociology in 1993. In 1994, Don went to work as a child abuse investigator with the Michigan Department of Social Services, where he assisted hundreds of abused and neglected children and their families. In 2000, Don was promoted to management, making him the youngest Children's Protective Services Supervisor in Michigan at that time. In 2002, Don graduated magna cum laude and earned his juris doctorate degree from Michigan State University - Detroit College of Law in East Lansing, Michigan. In 2006, he went to work with the Kalamazoo County Prosecutor's Office, where he prosecuted felonies and misdemeanors in district and circuit courts. He also handled mental health commitment hearings in the Kalamazoo County Probate Court and the Kalamazoo Psychiatric Hospital.When out of the office, Don enjoys spending time with his wife, Mindie, and two children. Don is a coach for his children's soccer, basketball and baseball teams and is a Sunday School teacher at Haven Church in Kalamazoo. Don is also involved in the Kalamazoo County Bar Association as the co-chair of the Young Lawyer's Section. He also enjoys working out and practicing Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.. You should contact other lawyers and law firms nearby before choosing your legal representatives.

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