Ronald Edward Smith

Ronald Edward Smith

4.9
Rating: 7.7

Licensed for 45 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Fairfax, VA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

3900 University Drive, Suite 210, Fairfax, VA

About Ronald

Practice Areas

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Practice Area

Criminal Defense 100%

Criminal and traffic matters in General District, Juvenile & Domestic Relations, and Circuit Courts of Fairfax, Prince William, and Loudoun Counties, VA, and 4th Circuit U.S. District Court.

46 years

100%

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Licenses

Licensed in Virginia for 45 years

State: Virginia

Acquired: 1980

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Location

Ronald E. Smith PC

3900 University Drive, Suite 210, Fairfax, VA, 22030

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Ronald Edward Smith's Reviews

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4.9 /5.0

27 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 7 reviews | Professionalism

Posted by Tito | May 25, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Expungement

The Best lawyer

What can say that hasn't been said about Mr. Smith, except that these statements are valid. The professionalism that is displayed is unmet. Thanks to Mr. Smith and his staff's hard work, I wouldn't have gotten my case expunged, which is not an easy task in a commonwealth state as VA. This should tell... you how much work is done for a client.

Posted by Whitehead | December 07, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Great Attorney for CDL drivers

Attorney Smith worked miracles for my husband, a CDL driver. My husband did not receive any points on his license or his CSA after retaining Attorney Ronald Smith. Attorney Smith went to work right away on resolving the traffic ticket my husband was cited for. Everything was done over the phone and v...ia email. CDL drivers if you’re in the Fairfax, VA area and catch a ticket, call Attorney Ronald Smith! He will handle it for you!!!

Posted by Mike | January 15, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Miracle Worker

I have known Mr. Smith for over 30 years. He magically had some charges reduced to minor traffic offenses when I was younger. Recently I had some charges brought upon me by a merchant. The charges were brought in a way that could have brought me serious consequences. Because of his knowledge of th...e law and respect he has so clearly receives from the Commonwealth attorneys office, he was able to have most of the charges dropped and only a fine to pay. If you find yourself in similar circumstances then I highly recommend that you call Mr. Smith. It surely would be in your best interest. I owe him my reputation as a upstanding person that made a mistake that could have had devasting consequences.

Posted by Meaza | December 18, 2019 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Charged with DUI

Understandably Mr Smith explained how serious the charges were, yet he knew what a horrible mistake I made driving under the influence Mother’s Day 2019. He had my back, I’m forever grateful !

Posted by Curt | November 11, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Reckless Driving Charge

Second offense reckless, 85 in 55 in Fairfax County. Used Mr Smith both times. The recent one, Mr Smith listened to my story and then advised me on pre-court things to do. He was with me at courtgot the prosecutor to reduce charges to speeding.

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Ronald Edward Smith's Lawyer Endorsements

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Sheryl Shane

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have seen Ron around the court for years. He always seem to be well prepared and do a nice job!"

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Jennifer Raimo

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Mr. Smith for many years. He knows the law and how to work his cases well. He does not hesitate to fight for the best possible outcome for his clients."

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Matthew Kensky

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer, having had the pleasure of knowing him for nearly 15 years. Ron Smith is a courthouse legend. He knows that law better than most lawyers, and is a lifelong student of American jurisprudence. Ron is a rare lawyer who studies the law not only for his job, but also because he is personally interested in it and enjoys discussing it on the highest intellectual level. He has an unsurpassed amount of instutional knowledge (how the courthouse runs, special programs for clients, tendencies of judges and prosecutors, etc.). Ron is very direct- unlike some lesser lawyers, Ron's manner is not to coddle and fret about appeasing feelings. Instead, he honestly lays out pertinent facts, issues, and arguments. Because he tells people what they NEED to hear (not what they want to hear), and given his 30+ YEARS experience fighting in the courtroom for his clients, Ron Smith is an attorney I would recommend to anyone."

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Experience

Rating:  7.7 (Very Good)

Honors

2018

Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell

2001

Patrick Henry Award, Governor James Gilmore

Associations

Fairfax Bar Association

Member

General District Court Committee

Member

American Bar Association

Member

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

Virginia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

Virginia Bar Association

Member

Virginia Trial Lawyers Association

Member

Education

1980

George Mason University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1971

American University

MA - Masters

1961

LaSalle University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2013

Defending Serious Traffic Cases 2013

Regional Differences in the Handling of Traffic Cases: A Comparison

Publications

2012

Virginia CLE Publications Defense of Serious Traffic Offenses in Virginia

Languages

English

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