Clifton E. Smith - Oceanside, CA
Attorney at CE Smith Law Firm
Employer Defense Lawyers in Oceanside, CA
1117 Village Dr Oceanside, CA 92057
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Oceanside Employer Defense Lawyer
Updated: 03/10/2026
Areas of Practice
- Employer Defense
- Human Resources-Labor Relations
Attorney Information
Overview
As an employer defense attorney and human resources, labor relations professional, Mr. Smith offers his clients 20 years of experience in employment and labor relations.
Mr. Smith provides employer legal defense, human resources support and labor relations services to a full spectrum of clients across California, from entrepreneurs in growing companies to Fortune 100 corporations, in industries such as mining, manufacturing, waste management, maintenance, transportation, petroleum transport, parcel delivery, food processing, health care and service industries such as restaurants, hotels and catering companies.
He is admitted to practice before all California courts, including the California Supreme Court, and federal courts including the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California, the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California, the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, and the Supreme Court of the United States.
Awards and Honors
Honors
- 2022 Lawyers of Distinction, Recognizing Excellence in Labor Law
- American Institute of Trial Lawyers, Litigator of the Year, 2022, Employment Law
Education
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Legal Education
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Western State University College of Law,
Fullerton,
California
Juris Doctor
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Western State University College of Law,
Fullerton,
California
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Non Legal Education
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California State University, Fullerton, CA
B.A., Bachelor of Arts
Major: Spanish -
La Universidad Complutense, Madrid, Spain
Honors: Diploma of Studies for Foreigners
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California State University, Fullerton, CA
Current Employment Position(s)
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Attorney
Pro Bono Activities
- Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)
Bar Admissions
- California
- Supreme Court of California
- U.S. District Court Central District of California
- U.S. District Court Southern District of California
- U.S. Court of Appeals 9th Circuit
- U.S. Supreme Court
Other Affiliations
- Los Angeles County Bar Association
- San Diego County Bar Association
- American Bar Association
Contact
1117 Village Dr
Oceanside, CA 92057
Phone: 888-780-4541
Fax: 760-754-5473
Email: Send a message
Hours: M-F: 9am-5pm
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