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J. Scott Smith

J. Scott Smith is the Founder of LAWSMITH, The Law Offices of J. Scott Smith, PLLC, with offices in Winston‑Salem and Greensboro, North Carolina. Practicing since 2005, he handles criminal defense, DWI/DUI defense, and family law matters. He is admitted to North Carolina state courts, the U.S. District Courts for the Western and Middle Districts of North Carolina, and the U.S. Supreme Court. J. Scott earned his J.D. from Florida Coastal School of Law and his B.A. in English from Guilford College.

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Child Support Process in North Carolina

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Last Modified on Oct 17, 2025

What is The Process To Get Child Support Started in North Carolina? There are a couple of ways to…

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Types of Child Custody in North Carolina

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Last Modified on Jan 15, 2025

There are two types of child custody Family law code in North Carolina. There is physical custody and there…

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Civil vs Criminal Contempt in North Carolina

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Last Modified on Jan 15, 2025

Criminal Contempt Criminal contempt is used as a punishment when a person disobeys or otherwise violates a court order,…

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Filing First For Divorce in North Carolina

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Last Modified on Sep 16, 2024

Generally, there are no benefits to filing first in a divorce case. North Carolina is a no-fault state, and…

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North Carolina DWI Penalties

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Last Modified on Sep 16, 2024

There are mitigating factors when it comes to any DWI charge. You need an experienced attorney who can guide…

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Evidence and Witnesses in North Carolina Family Law Cases

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Last Modified on Sep 16, 2024

We have a team of private investigators that gathers evidence for each case, including witnesses if there are any.…

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Do I Have To Have A Separation Agreement To Get A Divorce In North Carolina?

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Last Modified on May 09, 2024

The short answer is no. You don’t need to have a separation agreement also commonly called a separation and…

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What’s the difference between legal custody and physical custody?

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Last Modified on Jun 18, 2024

In North Carolina, legal custody (when referring to child custody) has nothing to do with where the child lives…

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Bed and Board Divorce in North Carolina

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Last Modified on May 24, 2024

A divorce from bed and board is not a regular divorce. In fact, if it’s granted, the parties are…

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Structured Sentencing in North Carolina | How Much Time Am I Looking At?

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Last Modified on Feb 23, 2026

Structured Sentencing came into effect for all offenses committed on or after October 1, 1994. Before this was introduced,…

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