Managing Partner at SMITH | ASHCRAFT
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Jacob E. Smith is a Managing Partner at Smith | Ashcraft who focuses primarily on family law, estate planning, and criminal defense. Jacob has practiced law since 2012.
Jacob spent many of his early years in Utah before moving to Virginia where he completed his middle and secondary education and then graduated from Southern Virginia University with a BA in Philosophy (political philosophy and ethics). In 2012 he received his J.D. from Capital University Law School in Columbus, Ohio before returning to Utah where he practiced law for 5 years. Jacob has spent the last 10 years practicing law in Virginia, covering cases in nearly every county in Virginia.
Jacob looks forward to representing you in your most important legal matters.
As an attorney, Jacob feels it is his life’s purpose to help individuals and families through the most difficult time of their lives. He is a natural optimist who truly believes that there is happiness to be had by all, even after divorce.
Coupled with his optimism is his commitment to honesty and his duty to tell his clients the reality of a situation even if it is not something they want to hear.
Clients Served
1000
and counting!
Virginia Counties Represented
85
That's nearly the entire Commonwealth
don't just take his word
Jacob is a proud graduate of Capital University Law School, located in Columbus, Ohio. Partnered with his love of treats, Jacob enjoys a good Buckeye and cheers for his neighboring university, The Ohio State.
Jacob is a proud graduate of Capital University Law School, located in Columbus, Ohio. Partnered with his love of treats, Jacob enjoys a good Buckeye and cheers for his neighboring university, The Ohio State.
I enjoy spending time with my wife and three children which keeps me busy when I'm not working. I also enjoy doing cold plunges, Wim Hof Breathing techniques, rucking, cycling and swimming.
Ender's Game
My original copy is worn from multiple reads and signed by Orson Scott Card. I love the internal dialogue and the idea that when you get to know your enemy enough to destroy them, that’s when you love them. My biggest regret is dropping a class in college focusing on the works of Tolkien and C.S. Lewis taught by Orson Scott Card.
As a major MCU fan, I have always loved Uncle Ben's advice to Spiderman in The Amazing Spiderman, "If you can do good things for other people, you have a moral obligation to do those things." I have tried to apply these words of wisdom in all aspects of my life.
I have figured out a few signature dishes like skirt steak and beer bread. Outside of my go-to home cooked meals, I enjoy The Boathouse, Sergio's Pizza, and Chic Fil A
I am currently watching what seems to be everyone's favorite classic, "Breaking Bad." I also enjoy "Only Murders in the Building" and "Yellowstone."
I am the oldest of 8 siblings. When it comes to understanding family dynamics, I've lived them all!
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