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 Ryan | October 29, 2025 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Highly recommend

Probably the best lawyer I’ve ever had!!!! I’ve always had legal issues growing up so I knw a good lawyer when I meet one!!! Phoebe was very admit on wat she expected from me as her client and was determined to make my legal issues go away!! Highly recommend her for anyone’s legal issues!!!!!

Posted by Yolanda | June 19, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Omg Mrs.Smith Was AMAZING !

Upon First Meeting Mrs.Smith I Had Two Court Appointed Lawyers. So Believe Me When I Tell You The Quality In Her Work Was Amazing. She Was Very Easy To Talk To And She Got To Work On My Case Immediately. She Was Always Available If I Had Any Questions And She Talked Me Through Every Step She Was Taki...ng. I Had A Aggravated Assault Case With A Deadly Weapon And It Is Now DISMISSED. I Was Fighting This Case For Almost Two Years Before Hiring Mrs Smith. I Hired Her In January Of 2023 She Got My Case Dismissed In May Of 2023. This Woman Is OUTSTANDING.

Posted by Eloy | March 16, 2023

eloy

Pheobe S. Smith . What a wonderful lawyer to have she’s very quick with what she does i am very grateful to have as my lawyer . She makes sure to get things done . I really appreciate her time and i couldn’t be more thankful!

Posted by Kourtney | December 08, 2022 | Criminal Defense

God Sent

Ms. Smith was the absolute best. After going almost 6 months with little to no information about my case being available, having multiple settings reset and after contacting several different attorneys (all of whom told me there was nothing they could do to help) I received an absolute blessing in th...e form of a stranger. After explaining my predicament to this stranger, he referred me to his Ms. Smith and I sent her a text right away. At 11:30 at night. I was surprised when she responded quickly and offered to give me a call back in the morning. The next morning we spoke over the phone and I explained my situation to her and how my efforts to find a resolution to my case were at a stand still. Ms Smith assured me that she would look into my case and bring me the most information she could. And she did absolutely that. She called the next day with more information than any of the other attorneys I had consulted and anyone that I had spoke to at any of the Harris County court houses and clerk offices. We scheduled an in person consultation and I was in her office the next week. Everything Ms. Smith did with my case was swift. At the consultation she explained the various outcomes of my case and how payment would proceed in each scenario. After agreeing upon the terms of representation, Ms. Smith explained that once I returned with payment and officially hired her to represent me, that she could begin work on my case. Great I thought. Finally I can feel optimistic. But things never go as planned right. Two days later I found out my car needed a repair that was $1300. That meant I would have to wait two more weeks until I could afford to retain Ms. Smith. It was disheartening but I had to have my car so that I could get to work so I had to do it. Fast forward about 12 days later and I get a call from Ms. Smith. I immediately begin explaining why I haven’t been by her office to complete my payment and retain her services. She stops me mid explanation and simply says, “this is the best day of your year, I got your charges dismissed.” I couldn’t believe what I had just heard. She had to repeat herself about three times. I hadn’t been able to retain her services yet but she had already reached out to the DA and got my case dismissed. If that’s not a boss move I don’t know what is. Ms. Smith is an absolute God send. I don’t plan on needing her assistance in any future criminal defense situations, but if I encounter anyone in need, I absolutely recommend and will refer them to her.

Posted by Yong | September 09, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Legally and mentally supportive

Case charge: assaulting Result with Pheobe as representative attorney: dismissed after about a month Communication during the span: Pheobe took very thorough notes about the incident details and my requests at our first meeting, analyzed the complexity and potential results of the case, and plann...ed the next steps ahead. Once the contract was signed, she collected all the information that benefited the case. I'm sure she has strong network and eloquent negotiation tactics to get the case finally dismissed. Another thing I really admire is she is very responsive, which is life-saving when you are in an intensely anxious phase with high possibility of unforeseeable emergencies. I cannot thank her more for her time and effort on my case.

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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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