Courtney Smith-Unger

Courtney Smith-Unger is an experienced certified paralegal who joined Ferguson Law Group after nearly two decades of experience in estate planning, trust administration, and probate. She began her career in family law and through that work found she is driven by helping clients through life’s transitions with care and understanding.

As one of Ferguson Law Group’s paralegals, Courtney handles legal research and fact-checking, case management and client communication, document preparation, trial preparation, and more.

Born and raised in San Jose, California, Courtney completed her paralegal training at West Valley College and obtained her paralegal certification through the American Alliance of Paralegals, Inc.

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Education
  • Paralegal Certificate & Associate Degree – West Valley College
  • English – San Jose State University
  • National Association of Legal Assistants (NALA) 
  • American Alliance of Paralegals, Inc. (AAPI)
  • California Notary Public
  • Courtney lives in San Jose with her husband, Jason, and son, Jake.
  • She enjoys beach vacations and family trips to Disneyland. 
  • Courtney loves cooking and baking and can usually be found pouring over a new recipe at her kitchen counter.