Suzanne Sennett Smith
also known as Fresh Start Law, PLLC
About Suzanne
Biography
The focus of my practice is criminal law, both adult and juvenile. In addition, I am certified to do death penalty work in PA. Due to the impact a criminal record has on an individual, I have been helping individuals prepare and file pardons and expungements for over 25 years. Also, i handle PFA's becuse many times a PFA and a criminal matter are filed at the same time. If you need an experienced criminal lawyer, i have over 30 years of experience.
Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
34 years | 1,000 cases
24 years | 100 cases
29 years | 200 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Sometimes
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Pennsylvania for 33 years
State: Pennsylvania
Acquired: 1992
No misconduct found
Location
Law Offices of Suzanne Sennett Smith
Fresh Start Law, 1701 West Market Street, York, PA, 17404
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Suzanne Sennett Smith's Reviews
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Posted by Lynn | September 28, 2022 | Insurance
Home warranty issue
Reached out for advice of what to do with the home warranty claim issue. There were several pages in home warranty contract that spelled out liability coverages. The attorney offered free-of-charge advice regarding the pursuit of the contractor rather than the home warranty company. Very knowledgeabl...
Suzanne Sennett Smith's Lawyer Endorsements
"Attorney Smith is a highly competent attorney who is diligent in all aspects of the cases she handles. She is extremely dedicated and determined to do her very best for all her clients. She offers a high level of experience tempered by years of practice. I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for the best possible criminal defense representation in the York County, PA area."
"Suzanne Smith and her law partner Jeff Marshall, are two of only a handful of lawyers in York who are truly known for criminal defense work. I have worked with Suzanne on several cases, including a death penalty case. Suzanne is conscientious, hard working (she's at the office sometimes until well after midnight), and passionate about the law. She is a true advocate for her clients and simply does not give up. I refer all my complex criminal defense cases to Suzanne - and when I do, I tell clients: If I were in trouble, or someone in my family was in trouble, Suzanne would be the lawyer I would hire."
Criminal defense lawyer
Experience
Honors
2020
Pro Bono Award, York County Bar Association
2017
Pro Bono Award, PBA (Pennsylvania Bar Association)
2012
Light Of Liberty, PIRC (Pennsylvania Immigration Resource Center)
Work Experience
2021 - Present
Associate, Fresh Start Law
2017 - 2023
Adjunct Professor, Gettysburg College
2010 - 2019
Partner/Officer, Marshall & Smith
2004 - 2010
Partner, Kearney & Marshall
1998 - 2004
First Assistant, York County Public Defender's Office
Associations
2020 - Present
PBA Solo and Small Firm CommitteeCouncil Member
2000 - Present
PACDL (Pennsylvania Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers)Member
2013 - 2014
York County Bar AssociationPresident
Education
1992
JD - Juris Doctor
Publications
2022
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Court docket shows active but no court date scheduled ?
22 Jan 2025
How can i get someone to look at my sons case?
23 Jan 2025
How can I find out if a DWI charge that was supposed to be dropped from my record was actually dropped??
19 Jan 2025