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Chat withState: Florida
Acquired: 2005
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2021
State: South Carolina
Acquired: 1995
201 E Pine St Ste 445, Orlando, FL, 32801-2717
41 Client Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 5 reviews | 1 star
Posted by anonymous | March 14, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
He stole my money
I hire him for my case he askme for 15,000 for the case and if we go to trial 10,000 more i agree . After more than one year he working on my case he wihtdraw from my case for conflic of interest i give him 14,600 dollars and never at lese giveme my discovery and now he no want to gibe at lease the h...
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...
Posted by anonymous | January 13, 2021
Lawyer does not return calls
I called attorney smith because I thought he could be a good lawyer, and maybe he is. However, men on earth have to have mans word. On January Wednesday January 13 2021, I gave him a call about a potential case that I needed his help he stated he was going to call me after he had a very important din...
Posted by anonymous | May 18, 2020 | Hired Attorney
Awful
I paid him $10,000 and he did not do the job. He did not communicate at all and was arrogant. Never took the time to speak with his client or listen. He was a waste of money entirely and had his mind already made up before seeing all of the information provided. Look elsewhere.
Posted by anonymous | April 02, 2018 | Hired Attorney
He's ok but has way to many cases at one time to pay attention.
I got the results I wanted but it takes him a long time to get results. He says one thing one week then the next he can't remember about what he planned. He disappears for weeks with no communication it's like he doesn't care it's more about money and fame then anything. For the money he charges woul...
"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."
"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."
"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."
Criminal defense lawyer
Criminal defense lawyer
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.
2015
President's Award, Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
2007
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
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.
2005 - Present
Florida BarMember
Member
Member
1994
JD - Juris Doctor
1994
MA - Masters
1991
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2018
Faculty
2018
Veterans Mental Illness and the Criminal Justice System
2017
Faculty
2014
FEDERAL PRACTICE
English