Tyler Smith is a partner at Libby O’Brien Kingsley & Champion, where he has represented clients in civil and criminal matters since joining as an associate in 2012, rising to partner in 2018. He maintains a diverse litigation practice spanning criminal defense, employment law, civil litigation, and appellate advocacy.
Tyler gained expertise in operating under the influence cases by completing the NHTSA DWI Detection and Field Sobriety Testing course—the same training used by law enforcement—to better challenge OUI evidence. He has obtained acquittals in felony and misdemeanor criminal cases, and achieved other successful dispositions through pretrial motions and negotiation. He has tried major felony cases in state and federal court which have included charges such as aggravated assault, Hobbs Act robbery, and other charges.
Active on the appellate stage, Tyler was appointed in 2024 to the Maine Supreme Judicial Court’s Advisory Committee on Appellate Procedure. He has argued before the Maine Supreme Judicial Court and the First Circuit on numerous occasions, and authored amicus briefs for the Maine Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers supporting OUI defense.
In addition to criminal defense and appellate advocacy, Tyler maintains an active civil litigation practice, representing individuals, businesses, and professionals in state and federal courts. He has litigated cases involving wrongful termination, workplace discrimination, wage and hour disputes, defamation, municipal liability, and whistleblower claims. His experience on both sides of employment matters allows him to anticipate opposing strategies and deliver practical, results-driven counsel.
Tyler lives in Hollis with his wife and two children, and his two dogs. He enjoys skiing, running, and playing guitar.
MEMBERSHIPS
Advisory Committee on the Maine Rules of Appellate Procedure (Member, 2024-2027)
Maine State Bar Association (Board of Governors, 2018-2019)
York County Bar Association
Maine Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
National College of DUI Defense
American Association of Premier DUI Attorneys
BAR ADMISSIONS
STATE COURTS
Maine
Massachusetts
New Hampshire
FEDERAL COURTS
Supreme Court of the United States
First Circuit Court of Appeals
District of Maine
District of Massachusetts
District of New Hampshire
EDUCATION
University of Southern Maine (B.S. Computer Science, Minor in Mathematics, 2005)
Roger Williams University School of Law (J.D. 2009)
HONORS & DISTINCTIONS
Repeated selections by Super Lawyers® New England as a “Rising Star” in the area of Litigation.
First Place – 2009 Regent University National Moot Court Competition
First Place – 2008 Regent University National Moot Court Competition
First Place – 2007 Esther Clark Moot Court Competition
First Place – 2007 Roger Williams University School of Law 1L Moot Court Competition