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About David
Biography
A former Sergeant in the United States Marine Corps, David brings a unique perspective to his clients' cases. In addition to his private practice and court-appointed criminal defense work, David volunteers with the Virginia Bar Association's Veterans Issues Task Force, which is a statewide group of attorneys that provides pro bono and reduced-fee legal services to those returning from overseas deployments.
Prior to opening his law firm, David provided contract work for a local firm specializing in gun law. David also worked in the legal department at the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond during law school and co-authored a law review article with David G. Epstein.
David is an avid sportsman and enjoys cooking, supporting the Richmond Spiders, and spending time with family.
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Criminal Defense
50%
12 years
Violent Crime
35%
12 years
DUI and DWI
10%
12 years
Speeding and Traffic Ticket
5%
12 years
Fees and Rates
Licenses
Licensed in Virginia for 11 years
State: Virginia
Acquired: 2014
No misconduct found
Location
SERVING THE RICHMOND METRO AREA
(804) 414-7758
Fax
1108 E Main Street, Suite 1102, Richmond, VA, 23219
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Posted by anonymous | July 17, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
VERY PROFESSIONAL
Me and my family couldn’t have asked for a better attorney. My daughter had an encountered an incident at her school while attending college and we needed a lawyer fast. We were not from the area where the incident had taken place however he made sure he kept my family informed throughout the entir...
David M. Smith's Lawyer Endorsements
"The best of the best. David is top of the line at defending the most serious criminal charges. Murder, rape, felony assault....he's your guy. Tenacious advocate for his client who will not be silenced and will fight for every inch."
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Experience
Honors
2024
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2023
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2022
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2021
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2020
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2011
Walter G. Mason Award for Outstanding Achievement, The Board of Advisors of the Lynchburg College School of Business
Work Experience
2014 - Present
Managing Attorney, The Law Office of David M. Smith, PLLC
2013 - 2013
Legal Department, Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond
2001 - 2006
Sergeant, United States Marine Corps
Associations
2016 - Present
Greater Richmond Criminal Bar AssociationMember
2014 - Present
VBA Veterans Issues Task ForceVolunteer Attorney
Sample of Legal Cases
Commonwealth v. Christian Lugo Cruz
Dismissed
Commonwealth v. Donald Chavis
Nolle Prosequi
Commonwealth v. Christopher Johnson
Acquital
Education
2013
University of Richmond, The T. C. Williams School of Law
Juris Doctor
2011
Lynchburg College
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Publications
2014
Emory Bankruptcy Developments Journal
Not Just Anna Nicole Smith, The Importance of Cleavage in Bankruptcy (co-author with Prof. David Epstein and Casey Ariail) (forthcoming 2014)
Languages
English
Activity
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