Paul J. Smith
About Paul
Biography
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
Lawyer
Practice Areas
1
Practice Area
41 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Sometimes
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Texas for 40 years
State: Texas
Acquired: 1985
No misconduct found
Location
Law Office of Paul J. Smith
926 Chulie Drive., San Antonio, TX, 78216
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Paul J. Smith's Reviews
Avvo Review Score
3 Client Reviews
Paul J. Smith's Lawyer Endorsements
"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."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"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."
"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."
"Paul is a fantastic lawyer and an even better person. I would not hesitate to recommend Paul to anyone as their lawyer."
"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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Criminal defense lawyer
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Employment and labor lawyer
Criminal defense lawyer
Experience
Honors
N/A
Board Certified - Criminal Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization
Work Experience
1985 - Present
Attorney, Paul J. Smith
Associations
2008 - Present
Trial Lawyers CollegeGraduate
Education
N/A
Speaking Engagements
2013
2012
New and Exciting Trial Techniques
2011
Psychodrama techniques for Trial Attorneys
Publications
2009
N/A
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Admitting to drinking to cop during DWI stop??? Open container found at 2:00 am in vehicle. Proof beyond reasonable doubt.
27 Jan 2013
DWI - Reasonable Suspicion
23 Jan 2013
What do order-issue ACAP/OFF BOND & Capias surety to surrender mean
26 Jan 2013