Scott C. Smith

Scott C. Smith

3.8
Rating: 9.6

Licensed for 38 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Austin, TX
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Violent Crime ... +2 more

910 West Ave Ste 10, Austin, TX

About Scott

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

DUI and DWI 20%

37 years

20%
Federal Crime 20%

37 years

20%
Sex Crime 20%

37 years

20%
Violent Crime 20%

37 years

20%

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Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 38 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 1987

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

Location

Law Office of Scott C. Smith, P.C.

910 West Ave Ste 10, Austin, TX, 78701-2210

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Scott C. Smith's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

3.8 /5.0

9 Client Reviews

Posted by Michael | February 14, 2023 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Scam artist

Do yourself a favor and just go with a free public defender, it’s going to be the same outcome anyway, it’s up to the judge. Scott Smith knows this and exploits this. Was sitting in county jail while Scott was out on vacation skiing with my deposit, typical greedy and soulless jew!

Posted by Bob | July 9, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

a godsend

Our son's case was an uphill battle in a county known for little or no mercy. Scott Smith fought long and hard and tenaciously to finally achieve the best possible result. He was not intimidated or coerced by the prosecution, held his ground when necessary and was prepared to go to trial if need be. ...He is compassionate, knowledgeable, experienced and tenacious. If you are looking for an attorney who will put you on a path to a viable defense and have your back without question, then Mr. Smith is your man.

Posted by anonymous | June 28, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

judicially respected, just and strategic

Scott successfully moved our case from a seemingly impossible situation to results in our favor. His ability to gain the judge’s respect in a short timeframe was part of his overall success. We have recommended Scott to friends, whom hired Scott with successful returns as well. Highly recommended....

Posted by Stacy | June 20, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Professional and passionate

We hired Scott Smith's firm to help our son with a driving while intoxicated case. He is one of the smartest people I have ever met and picked up on lots of things other attorneys had missed. They eventually got the case dismissed after a hearing. Scott is extremely detail oriented and thorough. You ...can tell he has been doing this for a very long time and knows all of the prosecutors and judges. I would be happy to recommend him again if anyone needed a criminal lawyer in Austin.

Posted by anonymous | March 9, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Attorney-client says ask detailed questions; don't just accept explanation

During criminal case, Smith said my Class B conviction could be expunged, so no worries. Then after I paid him $1200 to expunge the Class B misdemeanor, he told me legal language was not clear if I could expunge and likely I would be unsuccessful. As attorney who later researched language on qualific...ations to expunge, it is crystal clear that one cannot expunge a criminal conviction in Texas unless it has been pardoned/overturned. The law was clear for some time before my case. I did not pursue expunction per Smith's recommendation, but Smith still kept my money.

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Scott C. Smith's Lawyer Endorsements

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John Wise

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 03

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I highly endorse this lawyer. He is an extremely qualified and capable attorney."

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Experience

Rating:  9.6 (Superb)

Honors

2007

Listed, Best Lawyers in America

2007

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2004

Ambassador Award for Outstanding Service, Austin Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

Work Experience

1990 - Present

Owner, Law Office of Scott C. Smith, P.C.

Associations

1994 - Present

Federal District Court Of The Western District of Texas

Member

1987 - Present

State Bar of Texas

Member

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

Member

Austin Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

Member

1993 - 1996

Austin Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

Board of Directors

Education

1986

University of Texas School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1983

University of Texas School of Law

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2011

ACDLA

Defense Initiated Victim Outreach

2010

Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

Expunctions and Motions to Seal

2009

Austin Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

Parallel Civil and Criminal Litigation -Dangers and Opportunities

2008

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

2007

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

Publications

2013

TCDLA Seminar Sex Offender Deregistration & Challenging Registration on out of State Convictions

2001

The Voice (TCDLA)) Index to the Voice

2000

The Voice (TCDLA)) Index to the Voice

1999

The Voice (TCDLA)) Index to The Voice

1994

Travis County Bar Association Seminar Sex Crimes

1987

International and Human Rights Principles of the German Question What is Germany

Languages

Spanish

German

French

English

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