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In 1933, the Smith County Bar Association (SCBA) was founded with an inaugural membership of approximately 80 lawyers.
Above, a photograph from the 1890's shows the original
Smith County Courthouse building located downtown
at 100 North Broadway in Tyler, Texas at an area
known as "the Square".
In 2008, the legal community celebrated the 75th anniversary of the SCBA.
Above, the modern Smith County Courthouse building
remains at the original location on "the Square".
(Photograph by Erin K. King)
To date, there are nearly 600 attorneys and various legal organizations in the county providing education and services to their neighbors. These organizations include:
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SCBA
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Smith County Bar Foundation
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Smith County Young Lawyers Association
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Tyler Area Association of Legal Professionals
SCBA members are thoughtful, dedicated, and committed citizens, who share a vision to improve their community. These attorneys provide a better understanding of the legal system and increase public accessibility to justice for all Smith County residents.
Each year, the SCBA offers programs to educate the Smith County youth about the justice system, individual rights, and legal responsibilities. Also, members of the SCBA donate countless hours of pro bono legal services to citizens in need.
Specifically, SCBA members volunteer to promote legal education and supply legal services to the community through programs such as:
Also, the SCBA assists in the maintenance of law books, reference materials, and online resources for the:
Contact David Hudson, President of the Smith County Bar Association at 903.597.7664 for more information about the SCBA.
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