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Atty. Helen C. Smith, Cary, Wake County, North Carolina, USA


Summary

I retired after 33 years of federal public service in the practice of law. This included 13 years as a General Crimes AUSA/prosecutor; 12 years as a General Civil AUSA; and 8 years as a Senior Staff Attorney for the IRS Office of Chief Counsel. My federal practice was highly diverse. I prosecuted more than 400 individuals for crimes including drugs, sex, fraud, immigration, tax evasion, human trafficking, child pornography, kidnapping, carjacking, and other offenses. I am highly skilled in sentencing guidelines and mitigation, oral and written advocacy, negotiation, and case management. I am able to understand, organize, and manage massive quantities of facts and data. I am highly experienced in the use of courtroom technology, law enforcement investigative techniques, and the United States Probation Office procedures. As a civil AUSA, I represented many federal agencies including the Postal Service, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and the Departments of Agriculture, Labor, Treasury, and Commerce in defensive and affirmative litigation. I have an extensive trial record as a civil and criminal AUSA, with numerous jury trials and bench trials. I have extensive federal appellate experience, oral and written. My practice is currently limited to federal courts. View More ?

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Fees

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  • Education

    University of Tennessee College of Law
    J.D. (1983) | Law
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    Rhodes College
    B.A. (1978) | International Studies
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    Honors: Graduated with Honors in International Studies.
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    Experience

    37 years of experience

    Address

    204 E Jules Verne Way
    Cary, NC 27511
    Telephone: (423) 329-3847