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Erin Joanne Smith
also known as Erin Joanne Fulleborn
About Erin
Biography
Erin J. Smith was raised on the Northern Neck of Virginia. She attended Christopher Newport University in Newport News, VA. She graduated with honors and her Bachelor’s Degree in English and a minor in Communication Studies.
She spent the next two years working as a high school English teacher before applying to and being accepted into Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law in Washington, DC. While attending school, she worked at the Alexandria Office of the Public Defender, defending indigent clients charged with traffic offenses, misdemeanors, and felonies.
Ms. Smith then opened her private practice where she currently defends individuals throughout Northern Virginia charged with both misdemeanors and felonies. She also represents clients seeking expungements and restoration of their firearms rights.
Ms. Smith has a strong commitment to providing legal service to those who need legal representation, but cannot afford to pay for the services of an attorney. She previously volunteered with the Fairfax County Bar Association’s Wills on Wheels Clinic. In that position, she, with other attorneys, visited sites throughout the community to draft end-of-life and planning documents, including wills, health care directives, and powers of attorney. She also voluntarily serves as a court-appointed attorney for individuals charged with criminal offenses who cannot afford an attorney.
Ms. Smith is also a certified Guardian ad Litem and she represents juveniles in delinquency, custody and abuse/neglect cases.
In her spare time, Ms. Smith enjoys spending time with her son and two dogs, as while as competing in regular 10k runs, half marathons, full marathons, and triathlons.
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Licensed in Virginia for 14 years
State: Virginia
Acquired: 2011
No misconduct found
Location
The Smith Firm, PLLC
1313 King St., Alexandria, VA, 22314
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Showing 1 - 3 of 3 reviews | Compassion
Posted by Allison Unger | August 30, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Lack of help in post conviction sentencing issue
Erin represented me in a petit larceny case in 2016. I was facing other charges and wound up spending several years in state prison. 6.5 years later I find out Arlington county has a detainer on me to serve some time on this larceny case. There was some confusion with the judge in district Court and ...
Posted by Craig | February 07, 2017 | Hired Attorney
Erin really had my best interest at heart!
She really looked out for me, coached me on everything I needed to make my case strong. She defended me as if I was a family member. Its hard to find a attorney that actually cares. Erin really cared about me. Id recommend her services to everyone.
Posted by anonymous | October 15, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket
Outstanding Service
I hired Ms. Smith for my traffic charge in Fairfax. She made the entire process seamless and less fearful. She genuinely had my best interest at heart and was able to resolve the charge at the very first court date. Her fee was on the lower end than majority of the other firms that I consulted wit...
Erin Joanne Smith's Lawyer Endorsements
"I have known Erin for several years. She knows the ins and outs of criminal defense. I have trusted her to brainstorm with her on matters that are beyond what meets the eye. I recommend Erin's legal services."
"Ms. Smith is one of the pre-eminent criminal defense and traffic attorneys in Northern, Virginia. I have the highest respect for her trial advocacy and negotiation. She gets terrific results for her clients, whether it is by trial or by leveraging good plea deals from the prosecution. I highly recommend her services!"
"Ms. Smith is a dedicated fighter. No matter what you are accused of, you are in great hands here. She has my enthusiastic confidence and endorsement."
"Ms. Smith is a wonderful, quick-witted trial lawyer. I first noticed her in Arlington General District Court. She was defending her client with great tenacity during a trial, and I remember thinking that she was simply awesome. Since then, I make a point of watching her try cases. In addition to her being good at her craft, she is a nice person, and she seems to treat all of her clients very well."
"Erin is an excellent attorney who I often look to for guidance in criminal matters. I would recommend her to anyone looking for quality representation."
"Erin is a skilled trial lawyer and passionate criminal defender. She is the lawyer I would recommend to any friend or family member in need of a defense attorney in Virginia."
"I endorse Erin. She's a fine attorney and asset to the Northern VA bar."
"Erin is a competent, driven, hard-working attorney."
"I endorse this lawyer. She is amazingly prepared for court every day, has an amicable demeanor, and is client-care oriented. She doesn't just accept plea deals and fights strongly for her clients. I strongly recommend her!"
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Experience
Honors
2018
10 Best for Client Satisfaction, American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys
Work Experience
2012 - Present
Attorney, The Smith Firm, PLLC
2010 - 2011
Howard Fellow, Alexandria Office of the Public Defender
Associations
2011 - Present
Virginia Bar AssociationMember
2011 - 2013
Fairfax Bar Association
2011 - 2013
American Bar AssociationMember
2011 - 2012
Alexandria Bar Association
Sample of Legal Cases
Drug Charges
DUI/DWI
Theft Cases
Reckless Driving
Uncontested Divorces
Restoration of Firearms Rights for Felons
Expungement of Criminal Charges
Education
2011
The Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2006
Christopher Newport University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
Can the judge/prosecutor see my expunged record?
09 Oct 2015
Q&A
How can I make myself look good to the prosecutor?
10 Oct 2015
Q&A
Is it possible to call the prosecutors office to bargain a deal for a traffic ticket and if so what are the steps to take?
06 Oct 2015