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Pheobe S. Smith
About Pheobe
Biography
I have spent the past 27 years trying cases in the defense of people charged with crimes. I love what I do and I have always been and continue to be humbled and honored to represent my clients. Each of us is a walking story and finding out what that story is one of the most fascinating aspects of my job. It is also the part of my job that can be the most heartbreaking. When someone is placed into my care, I believe it is for a reason; that we, my client and I, are part of team is not happenstance.
I have been very lucky to have been trained by some of the best lawyers in the country: Gerry Spence, Randi McGinn, Roger Dodd, Larry Pozner, Terrance MacCarthy, and Michael Tigar are but a few of the many, many talented and gifted lawyers that have been so giving of their time. I have taken the many lessons and skills that I have been taught and continue to hone those skills to better represent those that have been placed in my care.
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
Criminal Defense
55%
32 years
Sex Crime
45%
29 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Texas for 31 years
State: Texas
Acquired: 1994
No misconduct found
Location
Smith | McDonald | Bolin
77 Sugar Creek Center Blvd., Suite 230, Sugar Land, TX, 77478
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Showing 1 - 1 of 1 review | Federal Crime
Posted by anonymous | November 13, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Federal Crime
A ray of hope during the storm
After making poor life choices I was faced with federal charges over my head. With no idea what to do there was a broad scope of feelings of I certainty, Once Phoebe Smith took my case things begain to make sense and calm down slightly. Phoebe took my case head on digging into every possible defens...
Pheobe S. Smith's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer wholeheartedly. Pheobe is one of the most organized and hard working attorneys I have ever met. She cares deeply for her clients and fights for them with passion."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. Pheobe Smith is everything you could ask for in a lawyer. She is hardworking, knowledgeable and honest. I call her often to get her opinion on issues that I may be struggling with in a case. She is always helpful and supportive. It is comforting to have her as a fellow lawyer in the community."
"pheobe is an outstanding trial lawyer and a great teacher. I endorse this lawyer's work."
"Phoebe Smith is a fine lawyer that fights for her clients everyday at the courthouse. I have worked with her in the Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association where she has graciously taught other lawyers how to ethically practice our field of law. I endorse this lawyer's work."
"Pheobe is a top-notch lawyer who cares about the people she represents. I endorse her work."
Benjamin Brushe
Personal injury lawyer
Amanda Bolin
Criminal defense lawyer
Catherine Samaan
Criminal defense lawyer
Shawn McDonald
Criminal defense lawyer
Tyrone Moncriffe
Criminal defense lawyer
Danny Easterling
Criminal defense lawyer
Kathryn Kase
Criminal defense lawyer
Gerald Spence
Criminal defense lawyer
Mark Bennett
Criminal defense lawyer
Experience
Honors
2015
Houston's Top Lawyers, H Texas Magazine
2015
Houston's Top Lawyers, Houstonia Magazine
2015
Houston's Top Lawyers, Houstonia
2014
Houston's Top Lawyers, H Texas Magazine
2014
Houston's Top Lawyers, Houstonia Magazine
2009
Super Fellow, Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Educational Institute
2007
Fellow, College of the State Bar
1984
Arno Nowotny Lifetime Membership, Arno Nowotny Society at the University of Texas at Austin
Work Experience
2017 - Present
Partner, Smith | McDonald | Bolin
1994 - 2017
Trial Lawyer, Law Office of Pheobe Smith, P.C.
Associations
1998 - Present
College of the State Bar of TexasFellow
1996 - Present
National Association of Criminal Defense LawyersLife Member
1994 - Present
State Bar of TexasMember
2008 - 2009
Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers AssociationBoard of Directors
2000 - 2015
Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Educational InstituteBoard of Directors
Sample of Legal Cases
State v. E. Charles
Guilty
State v. Glaze
Client pled during trial
State v. S. Barlow
Not Guilty -Directed Verdict for the Defendant
U.S.A. v. John Dubor
Guilty
State v. D. Blakley
Not Guilty -Directed Verdict for the Defendant
State of Texas v. C. Shafer
Dismissal
State of Texas v. B. Corbitt
Dismissal
State of Texas v. T. Williams
Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity
State of Texas v. Billy Prevatte
Not Guilty
State of Texas v. O. Alexander
Not Guilty (Directed Verdict)
Education
1993
Thurgood Marshall School of Law
Doctorate of Jurisprudence -JD
1987
University of Texas at Austin
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2009
Ultimate Trial Notebook
Telling Your Client's Story
2009
The Ultimate Trial Notebook
Storytelling
2009
Military Defense Counsel Trial Litigation Conference
Storytelling
2009
Indigent Defense: Law At The Pass
Using Storytelling in Punishment
2008
SABA 45th Annual Criminal Law Institute
Ethics
2008
Red River Revel Arts and the Law
Ethics
2008
Capital Trial Advocacy Program
Storytelling
2008
Advanced Trial Series
Ethics
2007
Operation Texas Freedom
Ethics
2007
FBCCDLA Speaker Meeting
Cross Examination
2007
Capital Trial Advocacy Program
Using Storytelling in Trial
2006
University of Texas - Pre Law Fraternity Seminar
Ethics
2002
Developing Themes and Theories
Themes and Theories
2000
FBCCDLA Speaker Meeting
Trial Preparation
Publications
2012
The Voice
Telling Your Client's Story
2006
Trial Practice Institute
Cross Examination Primer
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers