Paul Smith - Lawyer in San Antonio, TX

Paul J. Smith

Criminal defense Attorney at San Antonio, TX

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Very effective carring advocate

so far so good

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Criminal defense

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

38 years

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.

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..

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, 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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Licensed for 37 years

State TX

Status Eligible to Practice in Texas

Acquired 1985

Updated 10/23/2022

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

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Law Office of Paul J. Smith

926 Chulie Drive.

San Antonio, TX, 78216

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Posted by Nicholas | March 12, 2016

Very effective carring advocate

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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Posted by shawn | January 24, 2015

so far so good

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.

Posted by anonymous | May 18, 2008

Great Lawyer for Divorces and Expungements

Mr. SMith is very reliable, knows the laws and can help you with almost any problem your having in the legal system. I highley recommend him and I am a lifetime Client.

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AVVO RATING 7.8 (Very Good)

Work Experience

Attorney
Paul J. Smith
1985 - Present

Education

South Texas College Of Law
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Associations

Trial Lawyers College
Graduate
2008 - Present

Languages Spoken

English

Honors and Awards

Board Certified - Criminal Law
Texas Board of Legal Specialization
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Publications

New Braunfels Law
paul2413.wordpress.com
2009

The Life and Times of a Texas Country Trial Lawyer
www.pauljsmith.wordpress.com
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Speaking Engagements

Trial Throw Down Techniques
Texas Trial Techniques
2013

2nd Annual Texas Throwdown of Lawyers
New and Exciting Trial Techniques
2012

First Annual Texas Throwdown of Lawyers
Psychodrama techniques for Trial Attorneys
2011

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Given (5)

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Russell Amsberry

Criminal defense Attorney | Aug 16
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

Criminal defense Attorney | Feb 07
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

Paul Quinzi

Criminal defense Attorney | May 30
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 | Aug 03
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

Personal injury Attorney | Jan 25
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

Criminal defense Attorney | Apr 21
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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