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Steven J. Smart

Of Counsel

Steve’s goal is to provide clients with comprehensive advice, considering not only legal concerns but broad considerations decision-makers must contemplate.

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Steven J. Smart contact information

Phone: 316.660.6101
Fax: 316.631.1749

Email: ssmart@hinklaw.com
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As a member of Hinkle Law Firm LLC’s Business and Corporate department, Steve handles a variety of work, conducting detail-oriented legal research and writing for clients.

Steve’s approach is to provide clients with comprehensive advice, considering not only legal concerns but broad considerations decision-makers must contemplate. Clients can expect clear and frequent communication as well as timely and accurate advice.

Before joining Hinkle Law Firm, Steve served as the Commander of the 184th Wing, Kansas Air National Guard, McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Mr. Smart brings over 25 years of experience in civil, criminal, and military law, in addition to cyber and operations law.

When not working, Steve enjoys spending time with his family, playing golf, and following the Kansas City Royals.

 

Publications

  • Joint Targeting in Cyberspace. Air and Space Power Journal, 2011-2012.
  • Setting the Record Straight: The Military Justice System and Sexual Assault. The Air Force Judge Advocate General’s Website, 2012.

 

Affiliations, Activities & Honors

  • Department of the Air Force General Counsel’s Award Recipient
    – 2013
  •  General Michael Hayden Air Force Research Award Recipient
    – 2011
  • State Bar of Missouri (inactive)
  • State Bar of Washington (inactive)
  • United States Department of Defense Legion of Merit Recipient
    – 2021, 2024

Education 

  • Gonzaga University School of Law, J.D., 1999.
  • John Brown University, B.S., Pre-Law, 1995.

Bar Admissions

  • State Bar of Kansas
  • United States District Court, District of Kansas