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Dustin Edward Smith
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Biography
Dustin began his legal career as a prosector with the Cook County State's Attorney's Office in Chicago, Illinois. Throughout his career as a prosecutor, Dustin has worked on all aspects of felony cases including grand jury indictments, bond hearings, motion practice, bench trials, jury trials, and sentencing hearings. As a criminal prosecutor Dustin has handled thousands of felony cases including retail theft, DUI, traffic violations, gun charges, drug charges, possession of stolen motor vehicle, burglary, residential burglary, robbery, armed robbery, battery, aggravated battery, sex crimes, white collar crimes, attempt murder, and more.
Dustin is an experienced trial lawyer who is willing to litigate all aspects of your case in a professional and efficient manner be it a motion, a bench trial, or a jury trial. Dustin prides himself on his ability to understand his clients’ position and advocate accordingly.
Dustin is also an experienced real estate attorney and licensed real estate managing broker who has extensive experience handling transactional real estate for clients buying and selling homes throughout Illinois. Dustin is committed for helping his clients’ transition from one home to another with minimal stress.
Practice Areas
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Payment Methods
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Licensed in Illinois for 18 years
State: Illinois
Acquired: 2007
No misconduct found
Location
G&S DUI Attorneys at Law
33 N Dearborn St #1950, Chicago, IL, 60602
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Showing 1 - 1 of 1 review | Drug Crime
Posted by WW | October 18, 2013 | Drug Crime
Attorney Justin Smith - A Twenty-first Century Attorney - Bluntly Honest and Trustworthy
Attorney Justin Smith is a magician! I had a difficult drug conviction looming over my head; on house-arrest with a two count indictment and the prospect of facing a maximum of 30 years in prison. Not only am I free, but the two count indictment was reduced to the lower count, and the maximum convi...
Dustin Edward Smith's Lawyer Endorsements
"Dustin works hard on behalf of his clients. As a former prosecutor, Dustin has excellent legal knowledge and he is a well-respected attorney in criminal law."
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"Dustin is one of the best legal advocates in the Chicago land area. Dustin's dedication to his craft ensures his clients are always well represented. As a former prosecutor I am glad I don't have to face him in court."
"I endorse this lawyer. A highly skilled and respected lawyer in the community."
"Phenomenal trial attorney and superior knowledge of the law."
"Dustin has established a reputation in the criminal defense and DUI fields as a hardworking and driven attorney who is devoted to achieving the best possible results for his clients. I highly recommend him."
"Dustin is extremely professional and he does fantastic legal work."
"Dustin is a tireless advocate who obtains excellent results for his clients. He is experienced and successful in several fields, including DUI, Criminal Defense, Family Law, Real Estate, and Traffic."
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Experience
Honors
2014
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
Work Experience
2013 - Present
Partner, Gruszeczki & Smith Law, LLP
2007 - 2013
Assistant State's Attorney, Cook County State's Attorney's Office, Chicago, Il
Associations
2013 - Present
Chicago Bar AssociationMember
2013 - Present
Illinois State Bar AssociationMember
2013 - Present
Federal Trial Bar for the Northern District of IllinoisMember
2013 - Present
Cook County Bar AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
People v. RD
Driver's License Restored with no Suspension
People v. EM
Case Dismissed
People v. CH
Not Guilty
Education
2007
John Marshall Law School
JD - Juris Doctor
2002
University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2016
DePaul College
Criminal Defense Strategy
Publications
2014
Website Blog
3 Moving Traffic Violations in 1 Year Can Lead to Suspension of Your IL Driver’s License
2014
Website Blog
Driving on a Suspended or Revoked License and Mandatory Jail Time
Languages
English