Gerald Jerome Smith Sr.

Gerald Jerome Smith Sr.

also known as Amasa Ben Israel

4.5
Rating: 7.1

Licensed for 23 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Arlington, TX
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

P.O. Box 200395, Arlington, TX

About Gerald

Biography

Practice Areas

1

Practice Area

Criminal Defense 100%

Federal and State Drug Crimes

24 years | 1,000 cases

100%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 22 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 2003

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

Licensed in Oklahoma for 23 years

State: Oklahoma

Acquired: 2002

Authorized to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Location

Law Office of G. J. Smith, Sr., PLLC

P.O. Box 200395, Arlington, TX, 76006

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Gerald Jerome Smith Sr.'s Reviews

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4.5 /5.0

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Posted by Maria | July 15, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Child Support

I remember Mr. Gerald Smith.

I remember Mr. Gerald Smith. In 2012 I hired Mr. Smith to help me finalize my second divorce in the court of Dallas. However, I did not get what I wanted for the child support for the two children; My ex-husband stated he did not have work. I believe he was lying. During that time, Mr. Smith he...lped me from start to finish, although I needed to be more faithful to him with the payment. I did not mean to make him angry. I was a single mother, worked part-time, and was paid $10.00. an hour. During that time, I got sick and could not work. Whatever money I had before, I have to use it to feed my children. I am a person who remembers those who help me. One day, I said I would pay Mr. Smith for helping me and my children in God's perfect time. I define a 'lawyer' as a man who will only help his neighbor if he has the money. Mr. Smith is different from them. His heart still remembers to help the weak. He is like a light that shines in the darkness. May the Lord Jesus Christ remembers Mr. Smith for helping one of His people. His words said: "And whoever gives one of these little ones only a cup of cold water in the name of a disciple, assuredly, I say to you, he shall by no means lose his reward." Maria Riah

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Dominique Sims

Civil rights lawyer | Aug 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Gerald has a unique talent of captivating the jury's attention. He is able to summarize the major issues, pick apart opposing counsel's argument, and immerse the jury in the emotional aspects of each client's case. As a former military man, he is understands the importance of protocol and procedure; therefore, a police officer stepping outside the scope of his or her duties is something Gerald brings to the jury's attention. I would highly recommend him to pursue any police misconduct case."

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Russell Wilson

Litigation lawyer | Aug 30

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Gerald is thoughtful and dynamic as trial attorney and staunch advocate for his clients"

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Dominique Sims

Commercial real estate lawyer

Experience

Rating:  7.1 (Very Good)

Work Experience

2004 - Present

President, Law Office of G. J. Smith, Sr., PLLC

2002 - 2003

Associate Attorney, Dehay & Ellison, LLP

1980 - 2000

NCOIC, Inventory Management, United States Air Force

Associations

2015 - Present

College of the State Bar of Texas

Member

2004 - Present

Dallas Bar Association

2004 - Present

Tarrant County Bar Association

Member

Education

2001

Oklahoma City University

JD - Juris Doctor

1997

Abilene Christian University

Masters of Arts

1995

Abilene Christian University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2015

Armed Forces Day 2015

Armed Forces Day; Changing Boys to Men

Publications

2000

Oklahoma City University Law Review The Constitutionality of Using Police Force to Arrest or Detain American Citizens Based Upon Race; Tulsa Race Riot 1923

1997

Abilene Christian University Press A Rhetorical Criticism of the Closing Arguments in the People of the State of California versus Orenthal James Simpson, Criminal Trial

Languages

English

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