Ross Teele Smith

Ross Teele Smith

also known as Smith Law Office

5.0
Rating: 9.3

Licensed for 20 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Youngstown, OH
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Federal Crime ... +2 more

Huntington Bank Building, 26 Market Street, Suite 610, Youngstown, OH

About Ross

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 300-350 per hour

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Ohio for 20 years

State: Ohio

Acquired: 2005

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Pennsylvania for 20 years

State: Pennsylvania

Acquired: 2005

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

Smith Law Office

Huntington Bank Building, 26 Market Street, Suite 610, Youngstown, OH, 44503

Smith Law Office

Courthouse Square, 140 S. Diamond Street, Mercer, PA, 16137

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Ross Teele Smith's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

62 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 52 reviews | Case Results

Posted by Charles | February 18, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Top Dog...

I first met Ross in front of Scott krishbaum in Youngstown Common Please Court. I was facing some pretty serious criminal charges. And I had quite the checkered past. At this time I didn't have an attorney and Ross was appointed to me by the judge. He fought tooth and nail to get me into a treatment ...center. Now mind you he was court appointed so he wasn't making big bucks for it but he came and seen me at the jail. He communicated with me and he got me the treatment and little conviction. Now needless to say that one didn't take. And I ended up needed his Services later. And this time I retained him thanks to family members pitching in to make it happen. And I can say without a doubt the best representation I've ever had he kept me in the loop I knew what was going on I knew what he was thinking I knew what the prosecution was thinking I knew how the judge was going to react he had to bounce from three different courtrooms just to make 1K to get everything to run concurrent. He made it happen got me in community correction I completed that program and been good ever since. But there was just something about him the way he carried himself and the glitch in his eye I could tell that he was on top of his job. He seemed to have the respect of all the courtroom people and prosecution it just it's something you could feel if you're familiar with this setting and you can tell when an attorney has a relationship with who is going up against in obviously he knows who he's going up against so he definitely has some kind of Report with these people and he made it happen through three different judges and I don't know it just he changed my life and I've had other attorneys from the Boardman area big name attorneys Big Money and they couldn't do when he did they years before this case I had another case yeah another case. And I got a big big name attorney from Boardman and he got me sent up for two years on one charge but if you need an attorney and you need somebody's going to fight for you and you need somebody who's going to keep you in the loop and you need somebody that has a relationship with the court officers. But hands down. Hands down the best representation ever and I recommended him the others in all been satisfied.

Posted by Devon | March 27, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Unbelievable outcome, excellent Attorney!

In 2010 I found myself being charged with 6 felonies. I had never even had a speeding ticket and didn’t know the difference between a felony and a misdemeanor. I literally chose Attorney Smith at random out of the phone book. He not only met me for case discussion but also made sure to keep every mee...ting and/or scheduled meeting with the police, as well as attended every court hearing. In the end, my original charges (6 felonies) were all reduced to 1 Disorderly Conduct, a 4th degree misdemeanor. To say he is anything but a Godsend would be an insult. I will recommend Attorney Smith to anyone who is looking for an attorney and I will not hesitate to call him if need be in the future. Thank you for genuinely caring for your clients and not just practicing for a paycheck!

Posted by Justin | April 26, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Best lawyer around hands down!!!!

Ross represented me years ago for a criminal case and to say the least he got me a deal that i thought was impossible!! During that case he even went to lisbon and got a driving charge dismissed for nothing!! This man ran into my mother and sister and she had her 2 children with her at apple bees he ...came over said hello to them as a professional does then when my mother went to pay the bill she was told he had paid it already!! I would recommend him to anyone i know that needs the best and hes the only attorney i will use !! Hes a beast and cares about his clients and their families!! All around a good man the world needs more like him!!!!

Posted by Rick | September 07, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Great lawyer

He took my case and had it handled when we went in for the preliminary very fair rates and a great personality would highly recommend

Posted by Rob | June 22, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Excellent

Expectations were met through the roof was going through a rough patch with my daughter's mom got a hold of Ross he got everything settled and disputed everything I needed great experience great guy great attorney

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Ross Teele Smith's Lawyer Endorsements

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James Connell

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Bradley Olson

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Jeffrey Perry

Divorce and separation lawyer | Oct 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Ross takes the time to analyze and understand his clients’ issues, and he's the sort of lawyer you want in your corner. With his legal skill, and his work ethic, Mr. Ross offers a best-in-class representation."

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John Martello

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Jeremiah Denslow

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ross is a terrific advocate for his clients. I recommend him to anyone in Youngstown area who is charged with a crime."

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Thomas Kenny

Criminal defense lawyer | May 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Michael Mills

DUI and DWI lawyer | Apr 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Edward Hartwig

Federal crime lawyer | Feb 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ross Smith is a colleague and a great friend. We actually met during the course of practicing criminal defense in Youngstown. Ross is an excellent trial lawyer; well read on the law and aggressive. From my experiences, Ross is well-liked and respected by everyone in the process. I highly recommend him as a lawyer."

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Mary Corrigan

Unknown lawyer | Sep 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Socrates de La Cruz

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. He is a knowledgable Attorney and a zealous advocate in court for his clients."

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John Elbert

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 14

Relationship: Other

"Ross is an experienced, highly respected attorney who always represents his clients with the utmost of skill,knowledge and understanding.i can readily endorse him without hesitation or reservation."

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John Ams

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 24

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Ross Smith is a class act. Always professional, Ross is aggressive without being abrasive. His years of experience keep him cool under pressure. He knows the courts, the judges and the prosecutors. He gets results. When you have Ross in the courtroom, you can be confident you are getting sound legal advice and excellent representation. I strongly recommend him."

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Experience

Rating:  9.3 (Superb)

Honors

2020

Client's Choice, Avvo

2019

Client's Choice, Avvo

2017

Client's Choice, Avvo

2007

Recognition, National College for DUI Defense

Work Experience

2006 - Present

Owner, Smith Law Office

2004 - 2005

Associate, Cindrich & Company

Associations

2021 - Present

Mercer County Bar Association

2014 - Present

Mahoning County Bar Association, Grievance Committee

Member

2014 - Present

Mahoning County Bar Association

Trustee

Sample of Legal Cases

State of Ohio vs. Melvin Johnson

Case dismissed and Client released.

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Education

2004

Thomas M. Cooley Law School

Juris Doctor

2000

Florida State University

Master of Science (M.S.)

1997

Florida State University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2016

Driver Intervention Program (DIP)

Ohio OVI/DUI/DWI Law

2016

American Inns of Court

Police Use of Force in 2016 - Civil and Criminal Liability

Publications

2016

American Inns of Court Police Use of Force in 2016 - Civil and Criminal Liability

Languages

English

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