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Jeffrey A. Smith

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Rating: 3.2

Licensed for 34 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Oskaloosa, IA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Personal Injury

219 1st Avenue East, Oskaloosa, IA

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Licenses

Licensed in Iowa for 34 years

State: Iowa

Acquired: 1991

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Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2024

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Smith Law Firm

219 1st Avenue East, Oskaloosa, IA, 52577

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Posted by anonymous | December 16, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

He is not on your side.

Jeff is not going to fight for you. I had to keep from being railroaded by him and the county attorney. It was obvious they were making deals behind closed doors. At one point I arrived at the courthouse 15 minutes prior to my scheduled hearing and I spotted him walking to his vehicle. I caught up wi...th him and he said "it was taken care of, stop by my office this week". I asked what the plea bargain was and he couldn't remember or wouldn't say. He told me I could go home. I ended up checking in with the clerk of court just to have a record of my attendance. The next hearing was even worse. Again, i felt the need to check in with the clerk of court in order to protect myself from both Jeff and the county attorney. We actually had 5 minutes to talk. He tried talking me into something I didn't want at all. I denied him then my case got dismissed. I would run from this attorney or be prepared to be taken for a ride.

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Rating:  3.2 (Caution)

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This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2024.

Reprimand issued in IA, 2024

updated on 09/06/2024

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Reprimand issued in IA, 2014

updated on 07/02/2014

This means the attorney did something wrong, but the Bar did not suspend the lawyer. Typically in this case the lawyer's poor behavior is exposed to the public in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior.

Reprimand issued in IA, 2008

updated on 05/30/2013

This means the attorney did something wrong, but the Bar did not suspend the lawyer. Typically in this case the lawyer's poor behavior is exposed to the public in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior.

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