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James Wesley Smith III
About James
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Criminal Defense
30%
32 years | 500 cases
White Collar Crime
30%
32 years | 250 cases
Military Law
20%
32 years | 160 cases
Family
10%
32 years | 200 cases
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Licensed in Florida for 21 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 2005
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2021
Licensed in South Carolina for 30 years
State: South Carolina
Acquired: 1995
Location
Law Offices of James Wesley Smith III
201 E Pine St Ste 445, Orlando, FL, 32801-2717
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James Wesley Smith III's Reviews
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Posted by Holly | April 07, 2022 | Hired Attorney
5 Stars
James Smith proves to be an attorney with great listening skills, patience, and responsiveness. His wealth of resources has assisted me tremendously.
Posted by Chris | April 01, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Better than Expected
We hired James to represent my family member who was facing the potential of life in prison. The plea deal James was able to secure was better than could be reasonably expected, and we are now counting down the days to seeing our family member this side of prison. James was patient with questions, ve...
Posted by Kay | February 09, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Hired attorney
I hired Mr. Smith on a misdemeanor case that would’ve caused me my life and career. Mr. Smith represented me as I wanted to take the case to trial. I’m so blessed to have meet Mr. Smith, he’s so humble and did a awesome job in representing me.
Posted by Frank | October 10, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
This lawyer saved my life
I hired James Smith to defend me in a very serious felony case. The thing that impressed me the most was the fact that not only did he get my charges dismissed he also waived the remainder of my fees. He was always accessible and all took all the time I needed to explain the process to me.
Posted by Linda | August 02, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Family
I guess James Smith rolls his dice and picks accordingly
James Smith proved to be a horrible representation of integrity, honesty, professionalism and accountability in my family members case. He failed to answer calls, respond to inquiries, submitted other clients files with our family members briefs, even separated from a firm for some strange reason and...
James Wesley Smith III's Lawyer Endorsements
"Mr. Smith is a former JAG attorney who has made a clear mark on Orlando's criminal defense community. He is a skilled litigator and a formidable shield between the accused and the government. I highly recommend him for any State or Federal case. You'd be lucky to have him in your corner."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"James is one of the top criminal defense attorneys in Florida. His analysis of the strengths and weaknesses of a case, and his trial skills, are superb. I give him the highest possible recommendation."
"I highly endorse this lawyer. From his outstanding professorial skills to his mastery of both criminal and civil litigation, James Smith is an exemplary attorney."
"James is the best of the best. I wholeheartedly endorse him for any Federal or State criminal case."
"A skilled advocate, a smart tactitian, and a loyal counsel - James always had his client's interests at the forefront of his concerns."
"James Smith is one of the most experienced and reputable attorneys in Orlando."
"I wholeheartedly endorse James Smith. His experience and accomplishments in the area of criminal defense are superb. He is also smart, extremely talented, and a very caring attorney."
Yadirah Rodriguez
Criminal defense lawyer
Rahul Parikh
Criminal defense lawyer
Experience
Professional misconduct
This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2021.
Admonishment issued in FL, 2021
updated on 04/27/2022An admonition means an attorney did something wrong but may still practice law. The Bar gives the lawyer an admonition in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior.
Public Reprimand issued in FL, 2020
updated on 03/24/2021Public reprimand means the attorney did something wrong but may still practice law. The Bar warns the lawyer in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior. Details of the infraction are made part of the public record.
Honors
2015
President's Award, Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
2007
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
Work Experience
2014 - Present
Partner, CPLS, P.A.
2007 - 2014
Public Defender, Office of the Federal Public Defender
2003 - 2007
Professor, Florida A&M University College of Law
1995 - 2003
Prosecuting Attorney, United States Army Judge Advocate General Corps.
Associations
2005 - Present
Florida BarMember
Orange County Bar Association
Member
Paul C. Perkins Bar Association
Member
Education
1994
Duke University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1994
Duke University
MA - Masters
1991
Hampton University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2018
TRIAL PRACTICE INSTITUTE
Faculty
2018
National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers Fall Meeting
Veterans Mental Illness and the Criminal Justice System
2017
TRIAL PRACTICE INSTITUTE
Faculty
2014
Criminal Law Certification 2014
FEDERAL PRACTICE
Languages
English