Brian A. Smith

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Brian A. Smith

4.7
8 reviews
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Rating: 7.1

Licensed for 17 years

Appeals Lawyer at Fairlawn, OH
Practice Areas: Appeals, Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy

123 South Miller Road, Suite 250, Fairlawn, OH

Virtual Consultation Available

About Brian

Biography

When the world is on your shoulders, I’ve got your back. Aggressive Defense.

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Appeals 40%

Ohio Courts of Appeals, Ohio Supreme Court.

40%
Criminal Defense 30%

Felony and misdemeanor defense, expungements/motions to seal record.

17 years | 300 cases

30%
Speeding and Traffic Ticket 20%

OVI, speeding, driving under suspension, CDL, BMV/reinstatement, traffic accidents.

17 years | 150 cases

20%
Chapter 7 Bankruptcy 10%

U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Northern District of Ohio (Akron, Canton, Cleveland, Youngstown).

17 years | 30 cases

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 250-250 per hour

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Licenses

Licensed in Ohio for 17 years

State: Ohio

Acquired: 2008

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Brian A. Smith Law Firm, LLC

123 South Miller Road, Suite 250, Fairlawn, OH, 44333

bsmith-law.com/

Brian A. Smith Law Firm, LLC

6300 Rockside Rd., Suite 302, Independence, OH, 44131

bsmith-law.com/

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Brian A. Smith's Reviews

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Showing 1 - 3 of 3 reviews | Punctuality

Posted by Claire | May 31, 2019

Good Counsel

Attorney Smith has provided counsel for several tricky legal situations. In all of them, he was prompt, professional, and his advice was sound.

Brian Smith

Replied last May 31, 2019

Thank you very much. I appreciate the opportunity to provide advice and counsel to all my clients. Please do not hesitate to call me at (330) 701-1750 with any further questions.

Posted by Brenda | February 01, 2019 | Hired Attorney

Very Helpful!

We needed a legal document drawn up quickly. Brian was efficient in handling the situation and had it completed on time. He gathered all the necessary information and prepared a draft. He answered our questions and made adjustments as requested. Brian was easy to work with, flexible and got the j...ob done in a timely manner.

Brian Smith

Replied last February 01, 2019

Thank you for your kind words. I appreciate the opportunity to be of service to you and to help you with your legal matter. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any further questions.

Posted by anonymous | July 02, 2019 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Incompetent

This guy called me the very first morning after i was arrested for an OVI and I thought I got a good representation. At the first hearing he volunteered without being asked information that made the entire case worse. after I paid him half of what he asked and i discovered how incompetent he was i fi...red him right there. He then turned around to charge me for the consultation that was supposed to be free. Very untidy guy. He was late to the first court appearance.

Brian Smith

Replied last July 02, 2019

I am sorry you feel that way about my representation of you. I have always sought, throughout my 10+ years of practice, to give the best possible representation to all of my clients, while also fulfilling my ethical obligations to the court system. I have also always been completely transparent in my billing practices, including by providing an itemized statement to each client. Perhaps there was a misunderstanding about the fee and how my time spent on your case would be billed. Please feel free to give me a call at (330) 701-1750 so that we can discuss any issues or questions you may have.

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Rachelle Summers

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Brian is an extremely hardworking and dedicated lawyer. He is attentive to his clients, striving to get his clients good results, and he is assertive in the courtroom."

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Francis Zunt

Family lawyer | Feb 13

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Experience

Rating:  7.1 (Very Good)

Work Experience

2008 - Present

Attorney, Brian A. Smith Law Firm, LLC

2008 - 2008

Attorney, Ninth District Court of Appeals

Associations

2014 - Present

Ohio Center for Law-Related Education

Volunteer Judge, Moot Court Competition

2009 - Present

Akron Bar Association

Member

2009 - Present

Ohio State Bar Association

Member

2008 - Present

Volunteer Legal Aid

Volunteer (inc. Wills for Seniors, Counsel and Advice Clinics)

Education

2008

Ohio State University Moritz College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2005

The University of Akron

BA - Bachelor of Arts

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