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A. Russell Smith

A. Russell Smith emphasizes criminal defense and complex family law cases. Contact us, we can help

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3 Reviews

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5 Peer Endorsements

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Practice Areas

30% Family
28 years
20% DUI / DWI
32 years
20% Federal Crime
28 years
15% Criminal Defense
32 years

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519 N Newnan St

Jacksonville, FL 32202

Office: 904-355-5633
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A. Russell Smith is engaged in a trial practice, with emphasis in the areas of criminal defense in the Florida and Federal Courts and complex family litigation.... more

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“Great Lawyer - DUI”

Posted by: a DUI client, 2010-01-19 about 2 years ago.

Client Review: Russell Smith is whom I would consider to be the best attorney in the State of Florida. He does not accept "No" for an answer, always does... more

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“This guy is Good!”

Posted by: a client, 2010-07-13 over 1 year ago.

Client Review: He's not cheap, but he could walk into any court room and convince ANY judge the sky is falling. Watch his work, he can do the impossible. Don't... more

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Endorsement from lawyer: Michael Waddington , Humacao (PR), 4 months ago

I endorse this lawyer. I have know Russell for over 13 years. Met him when I was a young prosecutor in the State Attorney's Office. Is an... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Michael Hines , Saint Augustine (FL), 5 months ago

Résumé

License

32 years since A. Russell Smith was first licensed to practice law.

State	License status	Year acquired	Last updated by Avvo
Florida	Member in Good Standing	1980	03/04/2011

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience

Position	Duration
Senior Partner at Smith and Haine, P.A.	2006–present
Sole Shareholder at Law Offices of A. Russell Smith, P.A.	1985–2006

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Education

School	Major	Degree	Graduated
University of Florida, Fredric G. Levin College of Law	Law	Juris Doctor	1979
University of South Florida	Political Science	Bachelor's	1976

Awards

Award Name	Granting Organization	Date
AV Rated	Martindale Hubbell	2011
AV Rated	Martindale Hubbell	2010

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Associations

Position	Association Name	Duration
Master	Florida Family Law Inn of Court	2003-present
Officer and Director	Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers	1996-present

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Portfolio

Contribution

Reputation Level 8

Answers:	34	Legal Answers
	1	Best Answer
	5	Answers marked as good
Guides:	0	Legal Guides
	0	Staff Picks

Publications

Article	Publication	Date
Ethical Problems Facing the Small Practice	Florida Bar Continuing Legal Education	1997

Speaking Engagements

Presentation Name	Conference	Date
Showcase on Sentencing	Showcase on Sentencing	2009
Ethical Issues in Jury Selection	NACDL 2008 Fall Meeting	2008

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