Elizabeth Marie Smith

Elizabeth is seldom in the office or typically "on the other line". Rarely or NEVER returns phone calls as promised by her Assistant after message is given. Her secretary/assistant incapable of helping (doesn't know simple LAW or it's language, terms or procedures). Does not identify business when a...nswering phone on SPEAKER (confidentiality concern), or answer the phone at all during business hours. Very poor communication between Counselor and Assistant. Elizabeth did NOT act on several pieces of Exculpatory Evidence or was too lazy to act on it at all (6th Amendment right). One gets the feeling she is competently burdened by representing indigent clients, appointed by the court, with lackadaisical posturing (6th amendment). Refused to submit/or ask the courts for lab DNA testing on "evidence". Refused to follow up on fictitious written police report with incorrect dates and times with police not following SOPs or adhering to a warrant (witnesses can attest to this but never contacted or followed up on). AGAIN, 6th Amendment infringement!! Makes one wonder if part of the alleged Morgan County's judicial/police corruption? Disheveled appearance, does not make eye contact or connect with client, distracted (use of cell phone during initial interview), not professional attire for position/stature nor does/did she DEMONstrate common sense approach or sense of thinking. False advertising on business card about going to the jail multiple times a week to visit her clients (waited 3 weeks for her to make appearance). If an attorney who is also a Public Defender is not willing to work for ALL clients equally without impartiality or prejudice, then they no longer need to practice. I will be filing official complaint with the Indiana Barr Association for censure.