Pheobe S. Smith

Pheobe S. Smith

5.0
Rating: 9.9

Licensed for 31 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Sugar Land, TX
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Sex Crime

77 Sugar Creek Center Blvd., Suite 230, Sugar Land, TX

About Pheobe

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 55%

Felonies and Misdemeanors. All cases where the government has accused you of a crime. Any case where imprisonment may be a punishment.

32 years

55%
Sex Crime 45%

sexual assault, aggravated sexual assault, public lewdness, indecency with a child, online solicitation, sexual assault of a child, false accusations, aggravated sexual assault of a child, sex offender registration, indecent exposure, indecency

29 years

45%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 31 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 1994

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

Location

Smith | McDonald | Bolin

77 Sugar Creek Center Blvd., Suite 230, Sugar Land, TX, 77478

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Pheobe S. Smith's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

19 Client Reviews

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Posted by Gary | June 28, 2014 | Criminal Defense

I highly recommend Pheobe Smith - she is prompt, effective, and cares!

I needed to quickly find a skilled and dependable attorney for my son who was facing revocation of probation due to recent charges. Pheobe responded to my Avvo inquiry promptly, spent 30 minutes on the phone with me, and gave me advice on choosing attorneys. I ultimately chose Pheobe because she unde...rstood the urgency and timing of the case. She was up to speed on the case within a day or so after meeting with me. She was clear laying out her plan, what the costs would be (her rates are competitive) , and what the timelines would be. She was very accessible - if not immediately, she would call back promptly and spend whatever time was needed . I actually had an opportunity to observe her demeanor and professionalism in court - she appeared to be well-respected by prosecutor and judge. She kept me up to date on what was happening, why, and what would happen next. The results of her work were very successful- we got the desired outcome for my son. Even though the courtroom work was over, Pheobe has stayed engaged and interested by following up on my son's progress by working with probation liaisons, etc. If you have a teen or young adult child that needs legal assistance, Pheobe is a very good choice - she actually cares about you and your child / family.

Posted by anonymous | February 18, 2009

Samantha Sebesta

Phoebe Smith is an excellent lawyer with years of experience and expertise. She helped my case go very smoothly and without much pain or humiliation. I would recommend ANYONE to use her! Her credentials speak for themselves. Do all the research you want, but in the end, Phoebe Smith will be the on...e standing beside you, fighting for you and helping you through your toughest moments.

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Pheobe S. Smith's Lawyer Endorsements

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Amanda Bolin

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 17

Relationship: Co-worker

"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."

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Shawn McDonald

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Jan Fry

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Tyrone Moncriffe

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"pheobe is an outstanding trial lawyer and a great teacher. I endorse this lawyer's work."

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Danny Easterling

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Mark Bennett

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Pheobe is a top-notch lawyer who cares about the people she represents. I endorse her work."

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Experience

Rating:  9.9 (Superb)

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 Texas

Fellow

1996 - Present

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Life Member

1994 - Present

State Bar of Texas

Member

2008 - 2009

Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

Board of Directors

2000 - 2015

Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Educational Institute

Board 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)

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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

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