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John Hunter Smith is a Board Certified Criminal Defense Lawyer in Sherman, Texas. His practice focuses on State and Federal criminal trials. He received his undergraduate degree from Auburn University in Business Administration, and his law degree from Texas Wesleyan University School of Law.
John Hunter Smith has successfully defended a vast assortment of criminal matters in State and Federal Court. John Hunter Smith has earned the reputation of an aggressive trial lawyer who is prepared to meet the prosecutors’ fact for fact. If you have been accused of a crime, this can affect your reputation, freedom, family, and your future. I will tirelessly work to get the desired results. This burden is not taken lightly.
Attorney John Hunter Smith Is Committed To Getting Results For His Clients.
Attorney John Hunter Smith Is Committed To Getting Results For His Clients.
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Criminal Defense
20%
24 years
DUI and DWI
20%
Expungement
20%
Federal Crime
20%
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Awards
2025 2021 2017
Licenses
Licensed in Texas for 24 years
State: Texas
Acquired: 2001
No misconduct found
Location
Wynne & Smith
(903) 892-0916
Fax
707 West Washington Street., Sherman, TX, 75092
wynnesmithlawfirm.comOnline Presence
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John Hunter Smith's Reviews
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Posted by Randy | September 10, 2025 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Look no further than Mr. John Hunter Smith
If you’re in legal trouble, Mr. Smith is absolutely the one to call. I recently had a case going on and fortunately I was able to find Mr. Smith and retain him and I couldn’t be happier. First, his knowledge of the law is second to none and another thing that I really love about Mr. Smith is his app...
Posted by anonymous | July 10, 2025 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Solid guy who does solid work
Hired John for a criminal case and walked away with probation and stipulations rather than prison time. I’d hire him again if I needed a lawyer
Posted by Jadarius | March 13, 2025 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Best criminal defense lawyer around
Hands down the best lawyer i’ve ever had! I was facing prison time after repeating a man del charge while on probation and John walked me through all the steps we needed to take, prepped me, let me know the possible outcomes and made me feel comfortable about to whole situation even though my life wa...
Posted by Dominique | February 6, 2025 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
This Lawyer Don’t Play About His!!!
After 3 yrs of uncertainty and overall just turmoil, Mr. Smith was an absolute Godsend! I was fighting a DWI charge and it was my FIRST time ever being arrested let alone charged. Mr. Smith was absolutely professional, straightforward, knowledgeable, and very considerate. We worked together for month...
Posted by anonymous | January 24, 2025 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Exceptional Attorney Who Truly Delivers
John Hunter Smith and his dedicated staff brought my DWI case to a favorable resolution with unparalleled professionalism and grace. At the lowest point in my life, his guidance and advocacy felt heaven-sent. His expertise, compassion, and commitment to my case were critical in achieving a positive o...
John Hunter Smith's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer."
"John is the best DWI lawyer in this part of Texas. He goes in to win on every case."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I have known John Hunter for 14 years. Throughout that time he has distinguished himself with his court room ability and his knowledge of the legal issues pertinent to his clients cases. John Hunter is a lawyers lawyer who isn't afraid to take on the tough cases and his reputation is that he wins. He has become an expert in his field who is sought out by clients all over the state and who lectures other lawyers on matters pertinent to their practices. There is only one Super Lawyer practicing in the area of criminal defense in Grayson County and those with pending criminal cases would serve themselves well by consulting with him. I have regularly referred clients to him and unequivocally recommend him for criminal defense matters without reservation."
"Agressive, professional representation."
"I had the pleasure of helping John in a limited capacity on a matter. He is extremely knowledgeable and has provided great insight and help with different issues. He is easy to communicate with and fights hard for what he believes in."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"John is an incredible attorney who I have learned a lot from over the years. John has been kind enough to teach at CLE programs and share his knowledge with the rest of us. I am proud to endorse John."
"I have observed and worked with John on different cases. He is a marvel to observe. He is a gifted litigator, confident and dedicated to his clients and to their defense. I have seen anyone outwork him."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"John is a wonderful man and an excellent lawyer. I know him from representing clients in federal courts and he has always help me whenever he can. Thank you John."
"I endorse this lawyer. John Hunter is a hard working trial lawyer. He is willing and able to take the most difficult cases to trial when the evidence supports it; or when a client needs to have the courage to try their case. John Hunter freely shares his ideas and strategy with other trial lawyers. Great trial lawyer."
"John Hunter will, without a doubt, go to bat for all of his clients. I endorse this lawyer."
"I have known John Hunter for approximately 10 years. He is an excellent attorney. He is extremely tenacious and has an amazing work ethic. He is the type of lawyer who other lawyers go to in order to seek advice. I endorse this lawyer."
"John "Hunter" Smith is highly respected among his peers, having firmly established himself a an excellent lawyer in the field of criminal defense. He cares for his clients and is a skilled and zealous advocate in the court room. I am pleased to endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. John is not only a knowledgeable and skillful trial attorney, but he is also a fantastic communicator. I was fortunate to hear him talk about working and discussing matters with clients. He is insightful and truly understands how to treat clients with professionalism."
"John Smith is a highly talented, skilled and effective lawyer. He is incredibly knowledgable and personable. His passion for criminal defense inspired me. I endorse this lawyer."
"John "Big Game" Hunter Smith is an in fatigable advocate for his clients who has the charm to negotiate a smart deal, and the stones to make the state prove their case. If your troubles are in Grayson County, your first move is to call John."
"John Hunter is a tireless worker for his clients. I have had the opportunity to see him work in the courtroom and appeared opposite him in family cases. He is a tough out regardless of what may be stacked against. A talented and deserving lawyer for your consideration."
"John is one of those unique individuals that is incredibly compassionate to his clients and relentless against the prosecutors. John is a superb lawyer with tremendous talent. His clients are lucky to have him on their side. He truly is a go-to lawyer when your life is on the line."
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Experience
Honors
2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2022
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2021
Super Lawyer, Texas Monthly Magazine
2020
Super Lawyer, Texas Monthly Magazine
2019
Super Lawyer, Texas Monthly Magazine
2018
Super Lawyer, Texas Monthly Magazine
2017
Super Lawyer, Texas Monthly Magazine
2017
Texas Top Rated Lawyer, Texas Lawyer Magazine
2017
Top 100 Trial Lawyers - Criminal Defense, National Trial Lawyers
2016
Super Lawyer, Texas Monthly Magazine
2016
Top 100 Trial Lawyers - Criminal Defense, National Trial Lawyers
2016
Texas Top Rated Lawyers, Texas Lawyer Magazine
2015
Texas Top Rated Lawyers, Texas Lawyer Magazine
2015
Super Lawyer, Texas Monthly Magazine
2015
Top 100 Trial Lawyers - Criminal Defense, National Trial Lawyers Association
2014
Texas Top Rated Lawyers, Texas Lawyer Magazine
2014
Super Lawyer, Texas Monthly Magazine
2014
Top 100 Trial Lawyers - Criminal Defense, National Trial Lawyers Association
2013
Top 100 Trial Lawyers - Criminal Defense, National Trial Lawyers Association
2013
AV Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
2012
Gerry Spence - Trial Lawyers College, Graduate
2008
Board Certified - Criminal Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization
N/A
Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell
N/A
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
Work Experience
2011 - Present
Partner, Wynne & Smith
1900 - Present
Partner, WynneSmith
1900 - Present
Partner, Wynne, Smith & Young, PLLC
2008 - 2011
Partner, Nall, Pelley, Wynne, & Smith
2003 - 2008
Associate, Nall, Pelley, & Wynne
2002 - 2003
Attorney, Combined Law Enforcement Association Of Texas
1990 - 1995
Staff Sergeant (E-6), United States Army
Associations
2021 - Present
Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers AssociationFirst Vice-President
2018 - Present
Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers, Education InstituteSuper Fellow
2014 - Present
Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers AssociationCriminal Defense Lawyers Project - Committee Member
2013 - Present
National Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
2013 - Present
Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers AssociationVeterans Affairs - Co-Chair
2013 - Present
Criminal Defense Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
2012 - Present
Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers CollegeRanch Club - Member
2012 - Present
Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers AssociationComanche Club - Member
2011 - Present
National College of DUI DefenseMember
2011 - Present
Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers AssociationBudget Committee
2010 - Present
College of the State Bar of TexasMember
2009 - Present
Texas Bar FoundationFellow
2009 - Present
United States Army Ranger AssociationLifetime Member
2006 - Present
National Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
2006 - Present
Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers AssociationMember
1997 - Present
Auburn University Alumni AssociationLifetime Member
1994 - Present
82nd Airborne AssociationLifetime Member
2019 - 2020
Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers AssociationTreasurer
2018 - 2019
Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers AssociationSecretary
2016 - 2018
Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers AssociationProsecutorial Integrity Committee - Committee Chair
2016 - 2017
Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers AssociationNominating Committee
2016 - 2017
Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers AssociationCriminal Defense Lawyers Project; Committee Chair
2013 - 2018
Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers AssociationBoard of Directors
2011 - 2013
State Bar of TexasChair - District 1 - Grievance Committee
2011 - 2013
Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers AssociationAssociate Director
2011 - 2018
Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Educational InstituteFellow
2007 - 2013
State Bar of TexasMember - District 1 -Grievance Committee
Sample of Legal Cases
Interference With Request For Emergency Assistance
Not Guilty
Driving While Intoxicated
Not Guilty
Injury to Elderly ( 2 Counts) - Enhanced
Not Guilty
Injury To Child
Mistrial (Hung Jury)
Assault Causing Bodily Injury - Family Member/Household - Impede Breath
Not Guilty
DWI - 1st
Not Guilty
DWI - BAC > .15
Not Guilty
Assault Causing Bodily Injury - Family Violence
Not Guilty
Driving While Intoxicated
Not Guilty
Felony - Bail Jumping and Failure To Appear
Not Guilty
Driving While Intoxicated - 3rd or More (Enhanced)
Not Guilty
Murder
No Billed
Assault Causing Bodily Injury - Family Violence
Not Guilty
Driving While Intoxicated
Not Guilty
Driving While Intoxicated
Not Guilty - Jury Trial
Possession of Marijuana
Hung Jury
Federal - Fraud Case
Government Refused To Prosecute
Public Intoxication
Not Guilty - Jury Trial
Driving While Intoxicated
Hung Jury/Mistrial
Driving While Intoxicated
Not Guilty - Jury Trial
DWI - Motion to Suppress
Granted - Case Dismissed
Driving While Intoxicated
Not Guilty
DWI - Reverse and Remand
Dismissal
Indecency With a Child - Contact
Not Guilty
Assault Causing Bodily Injury - Family Violence
Not Guilty
Boating While Intoxicated
Not Guilty
Aggravated Assault With A Deadly Weapon
Not Guilty
Driving While Intoxicated
Not Guilty
Driving While Intoxicated
Hung Jury
Driving While Intoxicated - 3rd or More
Not Guilty
Custody - Jury Trial
Victory
Driving While Intoxicated
Not Guilty
Reckless Driving
Not Guilty
Possession of a Firearm By A Felon
Directed Verdict
Driving While Intoxicated
Not Guilty
Aggravated Assault With A Deadly Weapon
Not Guilty
Murder
Guilty - 2nd Degree instead of 1st Degree
Assault Causing Bodily Injury
Not Guilty
Driving While Intoxicated
Not Guilty
Boating While Intoxicated
Not Guilty
Violation of Protective Order
Not Guilty
Driving While Intoxicated
Not Guilty
Assault Causing Bodily Injury -Family Violence; Interference With 911 Call
Not Guilty
Driving While Intoxicated
Not Guilty
Assault Casuing Bodily Injury - Family Violence; Interference With 911 Call
Not Guilty
Driving While Intoxicated
Not Guilty
Driving While Intoxicated
Not Guilty
Sexual Assault of a Child
Hung Jury
Driving While Intoxicated
Not Guilty
Driving While Intoxicated
Not Guilty
Intoxicated Manslaughter
Guilty - Probation
Unlawful Carrying Weapon
Not Guilty
False Report to Peace Officer
Not Guilty
Assault Causing Bodily Injury - Family Violence
Not Guilty
Driving While Intoxicated
Not Guilty
Assault Causing Bodily Injury - Family Violence
Not Guilty
Driving While Intoxicated
Not Guilty
Federal Drug Conspiracy
Dismissed
Manslaughter
Guilty - Jury gave Probation
Education
2001
Texas Wesleyan University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1997
Auburn University
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2022
Voir Dire, Houston, Texas
Course Director/ Faculty
2022
Game Day Ready, Longview, Texas
Jury Selection
2021
Criminal Defense Trial Skills and Trial Law Program
Jury Selection
2021
Battling The Resistance - McKinney, Texas
Opening Statements
2021
Battling The Resistance - Galveston, Texas
Jury Selection
2021
44th Annual Tim Evans Texas Criminal Trial College
Closing Argument/Faculty
2020
Making Of A Winning Warrior
Tip To Obtain and Utilize Expert Witnesses
2020
Criminal Defense Trial Skills and Trial Law Program
20 Essential Tips For The Dark Horse - Ethics
2020
25th Annual Civil & Criminal Trial Practice - El Paso, Texas
Jury Selection
2020
13th Annual DWI Defense Project
Jury Selection - Intoxicated Offense Cases
2019
Voir Dire, Austin, Texas
Beyond A Reasonable Doubt
2019
Defense: We Make Champions - McAllen, Texas
Jury Selection and Opening Statement
2019
Defense: We Make Champions - Longview, Texas
Jury Selection and Opening Statements
2019
Defending Those Accused of Sexual Offenses
Ethics & Social Media - 20 Essential Tips For The Dark Horse
2019
Criminal Defense Trial Skills & Trial Law Program; Center for American and International Law; Plano, Texas
Ethics
2019
Criminal Defense Trial Skills & Trial Law Program; Center for American and International Law, Plano, Texas
Mitigation
2019
Come and Take It; Texarkana, Texas
Opening Statement/Closing Argument
2019
Come and Take It; El Paso, Texas
Opening Statement and Closing Argument
2019
43rd Annual Tim Evans Texas Criminal Trial College, Huntsville, Texas
Faculty
2019
38th Annual Prairie Dog Seminar; Lubbock, Texas
Ethics
2019
12th Annual DWI Defense Project
Cross Examination of Blood Test Expert
2018
Veterans Seminar, Austin, Texas
Course Director/Speaker - Representing Military Veterans In The Criminal Case
2018
Unleashing Your Inner Beast: Defending Those Accused - Waco, Texas
Speaker - Opening Statement/Closing Argument
2018
Train The Trainers - South Padre Island, Texas
Speaker - Fight The Good Fight
2018
Sexual Assault : Gladiators In Suits; Fort Worth, Texas
Ethics & Social Media
2018
President's Trip - Criminal Law CLE
Speaker - Dealing With The Stress Of Trial
2018
Mental Health - South Padre Island, Texas
Course Director
2018
Jury Selection & Communicating With Jurors - A Program For The Defense, Center for American and International Law, Plano, Texas
Speaker - Dealing With The Stress Of Trial
2018
Criminal Defense Trial Skills & Trial Law Program
Faculty/Speaker - Essential Pre-Trial Motions, Plano, Texas
2018
Anatomy of the Trial, Houston, Texas
Speaker - Dealing With The Stress Of Trial
2018
42nd Annual Tim Evans Texas Criminal Trial College, Huntsville, Texas
Faculty
2018
37th Annual Praire Dog Criminal Law Seminar - Lubbock, Texas
Speaker - Mitigation
2018
31st Annual Rusty Duncan Advanced Criminal Law Seminar
Course Director
2018
31st Annual Rusty Duncan Advanced Criminal Law Seminar
Speaker - Legal Ethics In Social Media: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly
2017
Veterans Justice Clinic, Dallas, Texas
Course Director/Speaker - Ethics
2017
Tim Evans Texas Criminal Trial College
Speaker - Direct/Cross Examination/Faculty
2017
Sucessfully Defending Child Abuse Cases
Course Director/Speaker - Jury Selection
2017
Jury Selection & Communicating With Jurors In Criminal Cases
Ethics
2017
Grayson County Bar Association - June Meeting
Jury Selection
2017
Criminal Defense Trial Skills and Trial Law Program
Faculty/Ethics-Speaker
2017
Beating The Drum For Justice, McKinney, Texas
Course Director/Speaker - Ethics
2017
Beating The Drum For Justice - Wichita Falls, Texas
Course Director
2017
Beating The Drum For Justice - South Padre Island
Course Director
2016
Veteran Seminar - Dallas, Texas
Representation Of Military Veteran In Criminal Case
2016
Upholding Justice One Client At A Time, Texarkana
Course Director/Ethics
2016
Upholding Justice One Client At A Time, South Padre Island, Texas
Course Director
2016
Train the Trainers, South Padre Island, Texas
Course Director
2016
Jury Selection & Communicating With Jurors In Criminal Cases
Ethics
2016
Criminal Defense Trial Skills and Trial Law Program
Faculty/ Speaker - Closing Arguments and Ethics
2016
Beating The Drum For Justice; McAllen, Texas
Speaker- Jury Selection/Course Director
2016
Beating The Drum For Justice, Laredo, Texas
Course Director
2016
Beating The Drum For Justice, Galveston, Texas
Speaker - Jury Selection/Course Director
2016
Beating The Drum For Justice - Corpus Christi, Texas
Course Director
2016
9th Annual Jolly Roger, Hal Jackson Memorial Criminal Law Seminar, Lewisville, Texas
Speaker - Consequences Of Criminal Convictions
2016
40th Annual Texas Criminal Trial College
Faculty
2016
35th Annual Prairie Dog Advanced Criminal Law, Texas Tech School of Law, Lubbock, Texas
Ethics
2015
Upholding Justice One Client At A Time, Laredo, Texas
Collateral Consequences Of A Criminal Convictions/Course Director
2015
Upholding Justice One Client At A Time - San Angelo, Texas
Search & Seizure/Course Director
2015
Upholding Justice One Client At A Time - Amarillo, Texas
Course Director
2015
Training Your Defense Team To Win - South Padre Island, Texas
Ethics
2015
Training Your Defense Team To Win - Longview, Texas
Michael Morton Act
2015
Training Your Defense Team To Win - Austin, Texas
Michael Morton Act
2015
Successfully Defending Child Abuse and Child Death Cases
Course Director/Speaker
2015
Jury Selection & Communicating With Jurors In Criminal Cases
Ethics
2015
Criminal Defense Trial Skills and Trial Law Program
Faculty/Speaker - Ethics
2015
28th Annual Rusty Duncan Advanced Criminal Law
Representing Military Service Veteran In A Criminal Case
2014
Trial Strategies That Work - Waco, Texas
Ethics
2014
Trial Strategies That Work - Tyler, Texas
Pretrial Motion Practice
2014
Trial Strategies That Work - South Padre Island, Texas
Ethics
2014
Trial Strategies That Work - Beaumont, Texas
Pre Trial Investigations
2014
Training Your Defense Team To Win - Galveston, Texas
Michael Morton Act
2014
Jury Selection And Communicating With Jurors
Ethics
2014
Grayson County Bar Association
Ethics
2014
Criminal Defense Trial Skills and Trial Law Program
Faculty/Speaker-Ethics
2014
7th Annual Jolly Roger - Criminal Law Seminar - Denton, Texas
Opening Statements
2014
27th Annual Rusty Duncan Advanced Criminal Law
Trial Techniques
2013
Trial Strategies That Work - Sugar Land, Texas
Ethics
2013
Trial Strategies That Work - Amarillo, Texas
Ethics
2013
Jury Selection & Communicating With Jurors
Jury Selection - Child Abuse Cases
2013
Gideons Trumpet - Wichita Falls, Texas
Cross Examination - Child Witness
2013
Gideons Trumpet - South Padre Island, Texas
Jury Selection
2013
Criminal Defense Trial Skills & Trial Law Program
Faculty
2013
Collin County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association - December Meeting
Cross Examination - Child Witness
2012
Jury Selection & Communicating With Jurors
Jury Selection - Child Abuse Cases
2012
Gideons Trumpet - Sugar Land, Texas
Cross Examination - Child Witness
2010
Grayson County Community College
Criminal Law Overview
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