About

Erika M. Smitherman, a dedicated lawyer in Columbus, Ohio, has a sturdy educational historical past and giant experience in numerous felony roles. Erika M. Smitherman, a native of Norwalk, Ohio, graduated from Norwalk High School in 1993. She went on to earn her Bachelor of Arts Degree in Political Science from The Ohio State University, with minors in English and Philosophy. Remaining energetic in the Ohio State Alumni Association, Ms. Smitherman persevered her training at Capital University Law School, graduating in May 2000 and being sworn into the Ohio Bar in November of the equal 12 months. Ms. Smithermans legal career commenced at the Ohio Lawyer General’s Office inside the Consumer Protection Section, where she additionally worked within the Chief Counsel’s Staff. In her position as an Assistant Lawyer General, she treated customer proceedings, negotiated settlements, litigated in opposition to corporations for statutory violations, and prepared felony documents for courtroom proceedings. She later have become an Assistant Chief Legal Counsel inside the Auditor of State’s Office, focusing on the Cleveland and Youngstown areas. Transitioning to a child advocacy position, Ms. Smitherman joined the Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) software in Franklin County. At CASA, she represented the fine hobbies of children who had been sufferers of abuse, overlook, or dependency, and provided education to court docket-appointed volunteers serving as Guardians advert Litem. A member of the Ohio and Columbus Bar Associations and Women Lawyers of Franklin County, Ms. Smitherman is licensed to practice in all state and nearby courts in Ohio, as well as the US District Court, Southern District of Ohio. In addition to her prison paintings, she serves as a Trustee at her church.

Legal Issues

Divorce

Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce

Family Law

Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father s Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law

Juvenile Law

Certificates

No Certifications

Languages

• English: Spoken, Written

Accepted Jurisdictions

Experience

• Adjunct Faculty
  Capital University Paralegal Program
  2016
• Partner
  Petroff Law Offices, LLC
  2013
• Of Counsel
  McNair Petroff, LLC
  2011
• Staff Lawyer for Judge Elizabeth M. Gill
  Franklin County Court Of Common Pleas, Division Of Domestic Relations & Juvenile Branch
  2009
• Court Appointed Special Advocate
  Franklin County Domestic & Juvenile Court
  2007

Education

Associations

Costs

• Payment With Credit Card

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