Garrett L Smith

Garrett L Smith

4.1
Rating: 1.0

Licensed for 32 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Mesa, AZ
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

1138 North Alma School Road, Suite 101, Mesa, AZ

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2021
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About Garrett

Biography

Practice Areas

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Practice Area

Criminal Defense 100%

My criminal law practice focuses on protecting the rights of adults & juveniles who have been charged with a felony, misdemeanor, drug offense, assault, DUI, DWI, or other traffic offense. Having handled thousands of cases throughout AZ, I have the experience necessary to aggressively and responsibly fight for the rights of my clients. Call me today for a free initial consultation. I am available 24 hours a day and committed to giving your unique situation the personal attention it deserves.

33 years

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Licenses

Licensed in Arizona for 32 years

State: Arizona

Acquired: 1993

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Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2021

Location

Udall Shumway PLC

1138 North Alma School Road, Suite 101, Mesa, AZ, 85201

Udall Shumway PLC

Phoenix Office (Tatum & Shea), Phoenix, AZ, 85028

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Garrett L Smith's Reviews

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4.1 /5.0

9 Client Reviews

5 star (7)
4 star (0)
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1 star (2)

Posted by Sherry Schweitzer | June 28, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Sherry Schweitzer, owner Liberty Tax Service

Garrett Smith was the best investment of our money in a time of need. I highly recommend him if you find yourself in need of a seasoned criminal defense attorney. We never had a problem getting ahold of HIM not his assistant when we had questions. He thoroughly investigated our situation to assur...e our innocence, I cannot say enough about the professionalism and knowledge he had. Thank you Garrett hopefully we will never need you again, many thanks. Yes it was a not guilty verdict.

Posted by Joey | October 20, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Professional, Courteous. Empathetic, Strong!

Garrett was a true Blessing! His professional manner and knowledge of the law placed my family and I at ease. With our Faith and Trust in God along with Garrett representing us, all charges were dismissed. I will never forget Garrett nor his firm! Thank God for people like Garrett in this world who t...ruly care and walk with u through the valley! Joey Salman and Family!

Posted by Debbie | March 30, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

The best and most caring, respectful attorney that I have ever known !!!!!

Garrett has always been a great help in every situation with my son and myself, he has always taken the time to help us out and give us the best advise available. Garrett has true sympathy and a heart for what me as a mother has been struggling with for many many many years and can truly identify a h...orrible person versus a lost child who has succumbed to the many dangers that this world has to offer. He is always there , night or day and has a true compassion for his clients!!!! Thank you so much Garrett I appreciate all you do for me and David! Debbie

Posted by Soni_Afu | November 21, 2015 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Samisoni "Soni_Afu" Maile

My mother and I retained him a long time ago when I was in the middle of a court procedure.I was satisfied with the outcome I changed my life,but came to a rocky road after,but he's always watching over me in the court areas.Great to work with as a retained lawyer.

Posted by Kyle | August 25, 2015 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Excellent Attorney

Garrett represented me and a friend of mine aggressively and professionally. I would recommend his services to my anyone I came across who needed an expert criminal attorney to fight for you. He is extremely knowledgable in terms of how the Arizona legal system works and where to attack a case. Garre...tt is a very talented, competent attorney who will represent you as strongly as anyone in the state of Arizona

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Brian Allen

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Garrett is an experienced, aggressive criminal attorney to whom I have referred criminal cases for the last 15 years. Garrett's experience as both a prosecutor and a defense attorney allow him to see a case from all sides and to give his clients the best possible advice. And, when the time comes for a trial, Garrett's years of experience in the courtroom allow him to put on a first rate case in front of a judge or jury. I highly recommend Garrett."

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Rating:  1.0 (Extreme Caution)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2021.

Reprimand and Probation issued in AZ, 2021

updated on 02/22/2022

Reprimand means the attorney did something wrong but may still practice law. While on probation, the State monitors the attorney's activities for a period of time in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior.

Probation issued in AZ, 2017

updated on 09/07/2017

Probation means an attorney did something wrong but may still practice law. The State monitors the lawyer's activities for a period of time in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior.

Suspension issued in AZ, 2017

updated on 05/30/2017

Suspension means an attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a period of time. The attorney typically returns to practicing law when the suspension expires.

Reprimand issued in AZ, 2016

updated on 08/25/2016

This means the attorney did something wrong, but the Bar did not suspend the lawyer. Typically in this case the lawyer's poor behavior is exposed to the public in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior.

Probation issued in AZ, 2009

updated on 11/05/2013

Probation means an attorney did something wrong but may still practice law. The State monitors the lawyer's activities for a period of time in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior.

Informal Reprimand issued in AZ, 2008

updated on 11/05/2013

An attorney given an informal reprimand did something wrong but may still practice law. No formal charge is filed; the Bar reprimands the lawyer in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior.

Work Experience

2011 - Present

Attorney, Udall Shumway PLC

1996 - 2011

Partner, Udall Zachreson and Smith

1993 - 1996

Deputy County Attorney, Maricopa County Attorneys Office

Associations

1993 - Present

State Bar of Arizona

Member

Judicial Advisory Board

Education

1993

University of Wyoming

JD - Juris Doctor

1990

Brigham Young University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

Activity

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