$ 350-450 per hour
Jacob Russell Smets
About Jacob
Biography
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.
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Criminal Defense
40%
8 years
DUI and DWI
40%
8 years
Speeding and Traffic Ticket
15%
8 years
Landlord or Tenant
5%
8 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Arizona for 7 years
State: Arizona
Acquired: 2018
No misconduct found
Location
Glazer, Hammond, & Ruben, & Smets, PLLC
508 N. Humphreys St., Flagstaff, AZ, 86001
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Showing 1 - 5 of 6 reviews | Professionalism
Posted by anonymous | May 12, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Thank you!
Jacob and his team were very professional and polite all the way through my criminal case. They were efficient and diligent in their work and won my case! Jacob fought my case until the end and got it dismissed. I would highly recommend Jacob as a lawyer to anyone in need.
Posted by Nicole | December 11, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Could not ask for better!
I had never had to hire an attorney before and was completely lost and confused as to what to do. I contacted Jacob Smets who took the time to answer all my questions and made sure my case was resolved with the best possible outcome all while being both professional and compassionate to my situation....
Jacob Smets
Replied last December 11, 2019Nicole, I was happy to serve you in this case! I know it had its up and downs but I'm glad we got you to the outcome you wanted and deserved! Best wishes and happy holidays! -Jacob Smets & the Glazer Hammond, PLLC team
Posted by anonymous | October 22, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket
response and fabulous attorney
He took care of my traffic case with 6 months and keep updating everything to me. I didn’t need to worry about anything with his professional. He is really good with no doubt.
Posted by anonymous | May 04, 2019 | Criminal Defense
Sr. Corporate Account Manager
Mr. Smets was consulted and then hired by my daughter to handle an criminal moving violation due to injury. She would have had a criminal record moving forward and lost her license for a min. of 6 months. Due to the expertise and diligent work of Mr. Smets, he was able to get the criminal charges d...
Posted by anonymous | March 05, 2019 | Speeding & Traffic Ticket
Very Helpful!
Jacob took my call regarding a traffic ticket and was very helpful and provided valuable information. Thank you Jacob
Jacob Smets
Replied last March 05, 2019Happy to do it!
Jacob Russell Smets's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer."
"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."
Keith Hammond
Landlord or tenant lawyer
Jared Holland
Landlord or tenant lawyer
Stephen Glazer
Criminal defense lawyer
Bryan Antol
Criminal defense lawyer
Samuel Wilkens
Estate planning lawyer
John Cetor
Bankruptcy and debt lawyer
Jennifer Ruben
Family lawyer
Rhys Campbell
Criminal defense lawyer
Experience
Honors
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
Work Experience
2018 - Present
Attorney, Glazer, Hammond, & Ruben, PLLC
Associations
2019 - Present
Coconino County Bar AssociationMember
2019 - Present
United States Federal District Court - District of ArizonaMember
2018 - Present
State Bar of ArizonaMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Aggravated (Felony) DUI, Endangerment, and Open Container - Reduced to Simple DUI
Case Reduced to Simple DUI
5 Felonies Dismissed
Case Dismissed
Disorderly Conduct A.R.S. 13-2904
Case Dismissed
Criminal Speed A.R.S. 28-701.02
Dropped to Civil Offense under A.R.S. 28-701
Disorderly Conduct, Vicious Dog at Large
Diversion Agreement 6 months unsupervised probation
Education
2018
University of South Dakota School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2014
Northern Arizona University
American Political Studies
2014
Northern Arizona University
History
Speaking Engagements
2022
Phi Kappa Alpha Speaking Engagement
Common Crimes and Speaking to Police as a College Student
2022
Northern Arizona University Pre-Law Group
What's it Like to be a Lawyer?
2022
Northern Arizona University Alumni Lawyers Speaking Engagement
Networking with Northern Arizona University Students
2021
Coconino County Bar Association
Rental Housing and the COVID-19 Panedmic
2020
NAU Pre-Law
What Can You Expect as An Attorney?
2019
Talk to Northern Arizona University IceJacks
Common Charges and What to Do If Arrested
Publications
2019
AVVO Legal Guides
Common Criminal Traffic Violations
2019
AVVO Legal Guides
Texting and Driving (Distracted Driving) in the State of Arizona
2019
Avvo Legal Guides
Common Mistakes Made By Landlords In Forcible Detainer Actions
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Q&A
How do I get my personal property back if trespassed off a property
29 Jun 2023
Q&A
Does the prosecutor represent the state or defendant during a restitution hearing?
02 Feb 2023
Q&A
What are my rights as a tenant (Arizona) who pays my mom rent in her apartment ? Is she allowed to have the cops throw us out?
28 Aug 2022
Legal Guides
Legal Guide
Post-Conviction Clean-up of Records in Arizona (Set Asides, Expungement, and Sealing of Records)
04 Aug 2022
Legal Guide
Proposition 207 - Recreational Marijuana - The Things You Need to Know
01 Jan 2021
Legal Guide
Common Arizona Criminal Traffic Violations
29 Mar 2019