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Daniel Martin Smith

Overview

Practice Areas
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  • 50% DUI / DWI
    22 years, 2,500 cases
  • 35% Criminal Defense
    22 years, 1,500 cases
  • 5% Federal Crime
    22 years, 500 cases
  • 5% Speeding / Traffic Ticket
    22 years, 1,500 cases
  • 5% White Collar Crime
    22 years, 100 cases

Fees and Payment Types

Fees

Fixed (Always)

Payment types

Cash, Check, Credit Card

Contact Information
  • San Diego Defenders APC
    591 Camino de la Reina
    Suite 1125
    San Diego, CA 92108
    Office: 619-258-8888
    Office: 619-233-6900
    Fax: 619-374-8477
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Languages Spoken
  • Spanish

About Me

Photos (5)

Videos (5)

I began my law career clerking for my father, a former judge in Phoenix, Arizona. We discussed rulings in cases as we commuted to Cave Creek, AZ. My father was... more

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Client Reviews

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5.0 star rating 5 reviews
5 star rating

“Excellent Attorney”

Posted by: Elphbert, 3 months ago.

Client Review: Very professional but at the same time is very understanding. He got me through one of the toughest times of my life, and he never made me feel like... more
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5 star rating

“Dan Smith did a great job”

Posted by: a Criminal Defense client, 7 months ago.

Client Review: (En español más abajo) When my husband was arrested it was a complete surprise to me and I felt completely lost and confused as to what would... more
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Peer Endorsements

Endorsements

15 endorsements

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Anna Reese Yum

Mr. Smith is an excellent attorney! He has a wonderful court presence and a very professional demeanor. He is a very experienced attorney with a... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Anna Yum , San Diego (CA), About 1 month ago
Christopher Francis Morales

Daniel is an outstanding advocate for his clients.

Endorsement from lawyer: Christopher Morales , San Francisco (CA), 2 months ago
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Résumé

 

License

22 years since Daniel Martin Smith was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
Arizona Active 1991 07/11/2008
California Active 1990 02/13/2012
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience
Position Duration
Founder Supervising Attorney at San Diego Defenders, APC 2011–present
Lead Trial Attorney at United Trial Group APC 2010–2011
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Education
School Major Degree Graduated
California Western SOL Law Law 1990
Arizona St Univ Economics Bachelor of Science 1988

Awards
Award Name Granting Organization Date
American Jurisprudence Award - Trial Practice American Jurisprudence 1989

Associations
Position Association Name Duration
Member California Attorneys for Criminal Justice 1991-present
Member National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers 1991-present

Portfolio

Contribution
Contributor Level 8
Answers: 24 Legal Answers
2 Best Answers - chosen by asker
11 Answers marked "I agree" by other lawyers
2 Answers marked helpful by other users
Guides: 1 Legal Guide
0 Staff Picks
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Publications
Article Publication Date
San Diego Criminal Defense Lawyers Provide Guidance on a Person’s Rights Regarding Searches and Seizures at the International Border PRWEB 2011

Speaking Engagements
Presentation Name Conference Date
Starting your Criminal Defense Career as a Federal Public Defender Public Interest Law Foundation Conference 2010

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