Gerald Edward Smith

Gerald Edward Smith
Experience 4.0 star rating
Industry Recognition 2.0 star rating
Professional Conduct 5.0 star rating

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Overview

Practice Areas

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  • 25% Criminal Defense
  • 25% Violent Crime
  • 25% Domestic Violence
  • 25% DUI / DWI

Fees and Payment Types

Fees

Free Consultation (60 minutes)

Payment types

Cash, Check, Credit Card

Contact Information

  • Law Office of Gerald E. Smith APC
    600 W. Broadway
    Suite 700
    San Diego, CA 92101
    Office: 619-231-1400
    Fax: 619-231-7040
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Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Spanish
  • Tagalog

About Me

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Attorney Gerald E. Smith grew up in Superior , Wisconsin . As a youth, he consistently made the honor roll, while competing with the Traveling All-Star Hockey... more

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Client Reviews

Average Client Rating


5 star rating

“Interview as many lawyers as you can. How many cases they have tried? What were the results? What is your theory of my defense?”

Posted by: a Criminal Defense client, 9 months ago.

Client Review: When I was wrongfully accused I interviewed more than thirty lawyers. I learned the felony trial process and that the case would be treated... more
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5 star rating

“Trustworthy, Smart, Professional, Helpful”

Posted by: estephania, 11 months ago.

Client Review: Gerald Smith and all staff members consistently displayed professionalism, personalization, concern, sympathy, sensitivity - and at times tasteful... more
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Peer Endorsements

Endorsements

5 endorsements


Jon Martin Pettis

Mr. Smith is a well versed, experienced and talented criminal defense attorney. He always does everything possible to helpe his clients and is well... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Jon Pettis , San Diego (CA), About 1 year ago
Alan Keith Macina

I have known Gerald Smith since 2004 and worked with him for several years. In that time I had the pleasure of observing his great client service... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Alan Macina , San Diego (CA), Over 1 year ago
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Résumé

 

License

19 years since Gerald Edward Smith was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
California Active 1994 02/13/2012

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

Work Experience

Position Duration
President/Owner at Law Office of Gerald E. Smith, APC 2008–present
Associate at Large Criminal Defense Firm in San Diego 2003–2008
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Education

School Major Degree Graduated
Thomas Jefferson School of Law Law JD - Juris Doctor 1993
University of Texas BS - Bachelor of Science

Associations

Position Association Name Duration
California Public Defenders Association

Portfolio

Contribution

Contributor Level 8
Answers: 29 Legal Answers
1 Best Answer - chosen by asker
23 Answers marked "I agree" by other lawyers
1 Answer marked helpful by other users
Guides: 0 Legal Guides
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Publications

Article Publication Date
Judge rules man in Chula Vista ax attack legally insane union tribune 2009