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also known as Jerry Smith
I have been practacing law since 1979, and am admitted to practice in all Texas Courts and before the Western, Southern, Northern and Eastern United States District Courts. In addition, I have appeared before the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals. Over the last 35 years I have tried numerous cases in misdemeanor and felony courts in various ares of Texas from Austin to Houston, Dallas and Marshall and many places in between. I have tried to verdict cases in the United States District Courts in Houston and Tyler. For the past 20 years I have primarily limited by practice to criminal defense.
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Acquired: 1979
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812 San Antonio - Suite 100, Austin, TX, 78701
PO Box 152229, Austin, TX, 78715
10 Client Reviews
Showing 6 - 8 of 8 reviews | DUI & DWI
Posted by George | October 03, 2012 | DUI & DWI
My lawyer did a great job for me
Jerry got my DWI case dismissed although I took breath test and blew above the legal limit of .08.
Posted by JASON | September 24, 2012 | DUI & DWI
Grateful
Mr. Smith and the Law Office of Jamie Balagia, P.C. did an outstanding job for me. I was charged with a second DWI and offered probation with a drivers license suspension and 3 days in jail as a condition of probation. I work in the oil field and being able to drive is very important to me and the su...
Posted by Jason | September 24, 2012 | DUI & DWI
Outstanding Lawyer
I was out at a bar with a friend of mine, after which I returned to my car that I had left at my employer's. Since it was around 2:30 in the morning and I had been drinking, I had decided to sleep in my car rather than drive home. It was December and cold outside so I started my car, put it in nuetra...
"Jerry Smith has the highest endorsement that I could possibly give. Jerry came to work for our office over five years ago. I was blown away that Jerry joined us and was extremely excited about the experience that he brought with him. On Jerry's first day at the office we picked a felony jury on a DWI case. Jerry showed outstanding talent and knew the law better than my law school professors. We hung the jury and got the State to agree to a misdemeanor that saved our client's career. Jerry is the anchor attorney of the Austin area office and I am proud to call him friend and fellow trail warrior. Jerry has been a successful trial lawyer for over thirty years and he handles serious felonies and DWI of all degrees. Jerry is one of the most respected attorneys in the Austin area. Jerry's character and personal integrity are of the highest order and I consider him to be a personal friend. I trust Jerry Smith with my family and that says it all. Jerry Smith is endorsed by the DWI Dude."
"I've had the great pleasure of working with Gerald E. Smith on various matters. He is a fantastic attorney. His experience in and knowledge of the criminal justice system set him apart from most attorneys. I highly recommend Gerald for any criminal matter."
"It's been too many times to count when I've needed help and Jerry came through for me. Jerry's knowledge of the law along with his approach towards trial have all helped me in my own cases. It's a shame there aren't too many attorneys of Jerry's caliber out there...but I suppose if there were I'd be out of a job. I am fortunate to have worked on cases with him. I admire him. I trust Jerry."
"I have the utmost respect for Jerry Smith. Jerry helped make me the lawyer I am today, and helped mentor me when I was a newly licensed attorney. I still call him for advice when I need it. Jerry is fantastic in trial, he has an awesome grasp of all the criminal laws in Texas (penal code, code of criminal procedure, transportation code), and he has a great personality. Jerry has never met a person he didn't like. I miss working around him on a daily basis. He's one of the best lawyers there is. And I wouldn't be writing this if I didn't mean it 100%."
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2007 - Present
Attorney, Law Office of Jamie Balagia, P.C.
1996 - 2007
Partner, Bass & Smith, P.C.
1988 - 1990
Attorney, Schleier & Phillips
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Not Guilty by jury. Hays County, Texas
Not Guilty
Not Guilty by jury. Hays County, Texas
1979
JD - Juris Doctor
1973
BS - Bachelor of Science
2014
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2014
Evidence
2014
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Evidence
2012
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