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Paul J. Smith

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  • San Antonio, TX
  • Licensed for 34 years
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About Paul

I am Board Certified in Criminal Law Texas Board of Legal Specialization,

 

I can tell you this, I am a very proud graduate of the Trial Lawyers College in Wyoming and very, very few lawyers have ever graduated from there.

www.triallawyerscollege.com

I am a lawyer who knows how to listen and then tell your story to the jury. I prefer going to trial for my clients rather than plea bargin them out. I practiced in Houston and around the country for over 27 years and know criminal and civil law quite well, but I'm mostly interested in jury trials for my clients. A monkey can plea bargain, but a real trial lawyer is an artist.

Do you want a jury trial? Then call me. 210 608.5060.

 Remember, whatever lawyer you choose, just be comfortable with him or her and look for a real person, not a fancy dressed up $10.00 nag with a $5,000.00 saddle, it's better to have a thoroughbred  with a $10.00 saddle.

I can only hope that your lawyer listens to you and not to what he or she wants.

Paul J. Smith

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Practice areas

Criminal defensePersonal injury
  1. Personal injury: 50%

    I am a Trial Lawyer. I try cases,, I do not want cases where the client wants less than the maximum amount justice demands and the client is willing to work for it.

    34 years

  2. Criminal defense: 50%

    I am a Trial Lawyer. If you want to plea,, don't contact me.

    34 years

Languages spoken

English

Contact

926 Chulie Drive.
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Law Office of Paul J. Smith

926 Chulie Drive.
San Antonio, TX, 78216

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License
StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
TXEligible To Practice In Texas 198507/18/2019
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
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Awards
Award nameGrantorDate granted
Board Certified - Criminal LawTexas Board of Legal SpecializationN/A
Work Experience
TitleCompany nameDuration
AttorneyPaul J. Smith1985 - Present
Associations
Association namePosition nameDuration
Trial Lawyers CollegeGraduate2008 - Present
Publications
Publication nameTitleDate
New Braunfels Lawpaul2413.wordpress.com2009
The Life and Times of a Texas Country Trial Lawyerwww.pauljsmith.wordpress.comN/A
Education
School nameDegreeGraduated
South Texas College Of LawN/AN/A
Speaking Engagements
Conference nameTitleDate
Trial Throw Down TechniquesTexas Trial Techniques2013
2nd Annual Texas Throwdown of LawyersNew and Exciting Trial Techniques2012
First Annual Texas Throwdown of LawyersPsychodrama techniques for Trial Attorneys2011

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Very effective carring advocate

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I contacted Mr. Smith regarding a criminal matter I was involved in. Mr. Smith was the only attorney I spoke to that answered all of my questions and I subsequently hired him for my high profile case. Mr. Smith discreetly handled the press and minimized my exposure to the media. The case was successfully dismissed directly because of Mr. Smith's advocacy. I highly recommend Paul J. Smith to handle any legal matter, especially litigation and trial matters.
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so far so good

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Mr. Smith answers call promptly. He believes in my innocence. Gotta long way to go. So far I'm comfortable with him. He makes no bones about my situation and seems prepared to take case as far as necessary. To trial if needed but is working to stop it if possible.
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Russell Amsberry, Divorce and separation Attorney on Aug 16, 2018
Relationship: Other

Paul is an excellent trial lawyer who has an incisive approach toward resolving cases in the best possible manner, given a client's criminal charges pending. He is also a very strong negotiator and is able to pierce through discrepancies and weaknesses in criminal defense matters he handles. I strongly endorse this lawyer.

Douglas Borthwick, Family Attorney on Feb 7, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I endorse this lawyer.

Paul Quinzi, Expungement Attorney on May 31, 2013
Relationship: Worked together on matter

In the few years I've known Paul Smith, he has inspired me to become a better lawyer and a better person. His approach, using real love and brutal honesty to tell his client's story, is incredibly effective and a wonder to behold. Paul is a master of using psychodramatic methods to get to the real truth in his client's story. I have had the pleasure of working with Paul in several of these sessions, and the insights gained by the client and everyone involved have been breathtaking. Paul has been incredibly generous with his time and resources, teaching and inviting other lawyers to practice these techniques, for the benefit of the citizen accused and those who have suffered injuries. This is the man to see if you need your story told in court.

Mark Bennett, Criminal defense Attorney on Aug 3, 2012
Relationship: Worked together on matter

Paul is a hell of a guy. He's compassionate, creative, and as jury-smart as anyone I know. I endorse him unhesitatingly and wholeheartedly.

Richard Reade, Family Attorney on Jan 25, 2012
Relationship: Friend

Paul is a fantastic lawyer and an even better person. I would not hesitate to recommend Paul to anyone as their lawyer.

Craig Brown, Litigation Attorney on Apr 21, 2010
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

Paul is a great trial lawyer with a tremendous record of success before juries. He has tried more cases than just about anyone around. He gets to know his clients and tells their story with passion.

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