$ 350-450 per hour
Jacob Smets, was born in Chandler, AZ to blue collar parents. Jake's most prominent quality is a hard work ethic, a principle he learned from his folks. Jake graduated early from Northern Arizona University with two Bachelor of Science degrees in American Political Studies and History with a minor in global studies. Both degrees were earned while playing on the college hockey team, the NAU Ice Jacks.
Upon graduating from NAU, Jake worked in sales and technology for six months before attending the University of South Dakota School of Law in Vermillion, SD. Throughout law school, Jake was active in numerous extracurricular activities. These included competing in two trial competition teams; actively worked as a board member of the Environmental Law Society and the Sustainability Committee at USD; donating his time to Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) services, representing children in dependency matters; built houses with Habitat for Humanity; completed both RD HURD-a Family Law Indigent Law Defense Practicum-, and Veteran's Legal Education Group legal clinic, as well as running the Veteran's Black Hills 14th Annual Marathon. Meanwhile, he was also able to hold down three part time jobs, a testament to his ability to prioritize and multitask as well.
Jake graduated from law school in May of 2018 and was eager for an opportunity to return to Flagstaff. Luckily, he found that opportunity with Glazer Hammond, PLLC, working as a criminal defense attorney.
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508 N. Humphreys St., Flagstaff, AZ, 86001
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Posted by anonymous | August 20, 2024 | Hired Attorney
Very nice lawyer. He was a pleasure to deal with and the office gave me constant updates. The only problem was is that he couldn't manage to win for me...:( So now I have to pay lawyer fees, violations fees and have license points .
Hello. First, thank you for your time in writing a review and providing feedback. Providing reviews is a main staple for how a small business grows. Likewise, feedback and criticism are how we grow as people. With that thank you also very much for your compliments. As you’ve posted anonymously, I can’t address your concerns. Moreover, a public form is not the proper place to do that. What I can share is that our office always seeks to provide our clients with the best possible results. The analysis in every case is the same and is a three-step process. First, can we get the client out of the case entirely based upon any legal technicality? This is both the best result for the client and it is the Constitutional burden of the State or the government which afford all citizens their individual freedoms. Second, can we realistically win at trial? If so, that matter is discussed and recommended by the attorney, but always chosen by the client. If those options are unavailable because the facts are insurmountable against a client, it becomes damage control. “Damage Control” is the attorney attempting to minimizing any consequences including jail or prison time, criminal convictions, and collateral consequences such as license ramifications, points, fines, fees, probation, etc. However, one thing we always encourage, is that no client ever take an offer they are not 100% satisfied with. Again, in this specific matter, I don’t know what case this is, nor would I request to address your concerns online. However, I would encourage you to call my office or email me to discuss your matter or concerns further, especially if this case has not yet been completed/closed. Thank you and I look forward to doing whatever possible to resolve your concerns.
Posted by anonymous | August 21, 2023 | Hired Attorney
We hired Jacob Smets to handle an Injunction of Harassment filing, he was very professional and within an hour had case dismissed, he saved our reputation, the best and intelligent attorney you’ll ever hire.
Posted by CB | March 23, 2022 | Consulted Attorney
An employment background check came back with a DUI from over five years ago whose charges were never filed. The prospective employer needed proof from my attorney's office explaining so. Mr. Smet promptly prepared a letter that satisfactorily cleared me. I was able to secure employment. I am so grat...
Posted by Robert | August 11, 2021 | Consulted Attorney
Jason Smets was amazing. I called about a minor speeding ticket. Jason explained the best way to handle getting the ticket dismissed and sent me links for defensive driving school. My ticket was dissmssed and no points on my license. I know Flagstaff Law handles bigger cases, but Jason still treated ...
Posted by anonymous | July 28, 2020 | Consulted Attorney
Jake was very friendly. He told me what to expect and where he could help me. I hope I don't have an issue like this again but will call Jake if I do.
"Jake is a rising star. He takes every case to heart and never gives up on clients. Because of this - he achieves amazing results for the clients he works for."
"I befriended Jacob Smets during our first year in law school and is a friend I still treasure. Mr. Smets has an innate ability to distill complex legal concepts down to understandable and relatable experiences. This ability is a by-product of how intensely Mr. Smets has worked to hone his craft. Mr. Smets' work-ethic is one to marvel. The aptitude for putting his nose to the grindstone and get projects done is a contagious and inspiring trait. I am grateful to have a colleague like Mr. Smets to draw inspiration from."
"Jake is very smart, hard working, and down to earth. He is extremely dedicated to obtaining the best result for his clients. I highly recommend him for criminal defense and landlord tenant issues."
"Mr. Smets and I attended the University of South Dakota School of Law together. He is very knowledgeable in criminal and landlord tenant matters and will be able to represent you extremely well in both matters."
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2024
Criminal Defense Top 40 Under 40, National Trial Lawyers
2022
Top 40 Under 40 Criminal Defense Attorney, The National Trial Lawyers
2021
Top Ten Attorney Award, National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys
2021
10 Best Attorneys, American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys
2021
Top Under 40, The National Trial Lawyers Inc
2020
Top 40 Under 40, American Institute of Trial Lawyers
2020
Avvo Clients' Choice Award 2020, Avvo
2019
Top Contributor, Avvo
2019
Avvo Clients' Choice Award 2019, Avvo
2019
Nationally Ranked Top 10 Under 40 Attorney Award, National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys
2018 - Present
Attorney, Glazer, Hammond, & Ruben, PLLC
2019 - Present
Coconino County Bar AssociationMember
2019 - Present
United States Federal District Court - District of ArizonaMember
2018 - Present
State Bar of ArizonaMember
Case Reduced to Simple DUI
Case Dismissed
Case Dismissed
Dropped to Civil Offense under A.R.S. 28-701
Diversion Agreement 6 months unsupervised probation
2018
JD - Juris Doctor
2014
American Political Studies
2014
History
2022
Common Crimes and Speaking to Police as a College Student
2022
What's it Like to be a Lawyer?
2022
Networking with Northern Arizona University Students
2021
Rental Housing and the COVID-19 Panedmic
2020
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2019
Common Charges and What to Do If Arrested
2019
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2019
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