I am committed to providing high-quality legal representation to clients accused of federal and state crimes. I have over twenty years of experience and have been certified as a Criminal Law Specialist by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. I take pride in strategic, assertive and effective representation of each client I serve. I have been recognized by my peers through Texas Monthly’s Super Lawyer list as one of the top Texas criminal attorneys in Austin. I frequently give talks and presentations to local and state organiztions. If you have any questions or would like to know more about me, please call us.
Practice areas
34 years
34 years
34 years
34 years
Languages spoken
Spanish, German, French, English
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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TX | Eligible To Practice In Texas | 1987 | 05/28/2022 |
Legal answers | 0 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Listed | Best Lawyers in America | 2007 |
Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers | 2007 |
Ambassador Award for Outstanding Service | Austin Criminal Defense Lawyers Association | 2004 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Owner | Law Office of Scott C. Smith, P.C. | 1990 - Present |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Federal District Court Of The Western District of Texas | Member | 1994 - Present |
State Bar of Texas | Member | 1987 - Present |
National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers | Member | N/A |
Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association | Member | N/A |
Austin Criminal Defense Lawyers Association | Member | N/A |
Austin Criminal Defense Lawyers Association | Board of Directors | 1993 - 1996 |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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TCDLA Seminar | Sex Offender Deregistration & Challenging Registration on out of State Convictions | 2013 |
The Voice (TCDLA)) | Index to the Voice | 2001 |
The Voice (TCDLA)) | Index to the Voice | 2000 |
The Voice (TCDLA)) | Index to The Voice | 1999 |
Travis County Bar Association Seminar | Sex Crimes | 1994 |
International and Human Rights Principles of the German Question | What is Germany | 1987 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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University of Texas School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 1986 |
University of Texas School of Law | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1983 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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ACDLA | Defense Initiated Victim Outreach | 2011 |
Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association | Expunctions and Motions to Seal | 2010 |
Austin Criminal Defense Lawyers Association | Parallel Civil and Criminal Litigation -Dangers and Opportunities | 2009 |
University of Texas | The Law Is the Law ... NOT - The Influence of Politics in the Court Room | 2008 |
Nuts and Bolts Seminar | Pre Trial Motions | 2008 |
Austin Criminal Defense Lawyers Association | Blood Testing in Alcohol Related Cases | 2008 |
Monthly Meeting | Computer Related Crimes -New Problems/Old Solutions, or lack thereof | 2007 |
Austin Criminal Defense Lawyers Association | The 6th Amendment Right to Confront Witnesses and the Crawford Decision | 2007 |
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I highly endorse this lawyer. He is an extremely qualified and capable attorney.