Daniel Martin Smith

I hired Dan to defend me after being charged in a drug importation case at the border crossing from Mexico. Dan was recommended by an experienced, reputable attorney who told me Dan had much experience in the Federal Courts. When I contacted him he was personable, knowledgeable and informative. He ha...s made one of the most stressful situations of my life a bit more bearable, and has helped me maintain as positive an attitude as possible under these potentially life crushing circumstances. I am probably not the easiest of clients and his patience with me has been exceptional. I have not yet been sentenced, so I am praying and hoping for a miracle. I do have faith that Dan will create the best possible outcome, and I will update my review at my case's conclusion. But for now I would certainly recommend Dan for any Federal Drug charge you are facing. He's not cheap, but quality seldom is, and I believe with his experience he will be worth the cost. If you have made some bad decisions and you find yourself in my unenviable position, Dan is a good choice. And best of luck to you and your outcome.

We all make mistakes and I am no exception. I was charged with Felony DUI with injury. This was my first time every being arrested and I was terrified of what the consequences would be. I searched for a good local lawyer and was pointed in the direction of San Diego Defenders law office. I called and... arranged for a consultation. I met with Dan Smith and he was very honest and patient with my questions. I decided to retain their services. I was represented very well by Jon Pettis. In the end I was faced with fines, scram (90 days), 3 month DUI class, probation and 10 day public service. This was much better than the alternative of 2-4 year prison sentence. The office was responsive to inquiries and responded quickly. I hope to never need their services again, but if I ever find myself in a legal bind again, I definitely will be calling on the San Diego Defenders!

If you are reading this, it is probably because you are doing what I did a little over 9 months ago, and that is surf the net for reviews on a good Criminal Defense Attorney. I was looking at four (4) Felonies and One (1) Misdemeanor, which meant jail time for sure. I was worried, petrified, and une...asy it all added up to considerable amount of stress. I drove by San Diego Defenders office almost every day, not realizing that I would need to contact them. During my first meeting with Mr. Daniel Smith, I felt a load off my back, my stress level reduced, because he was going to work on keeping me out of jail. He did not make any promises, but showed me that he was confident on his criminal defense skills, along with his Partner Jon Pettis, very knowledgeable and they work well together. Dan and his partner have a good relationship with the DA’s office, and Courts (I think that is very important). They knew the right people to get my case reduced, stay out of Jail with a low risk case; they also worked out a payment plan with the court. I was happy with the outcome and glad I made the right choice in calling San Diego Defenders office. Good Luck!

Ok. I am a very hard working technical professional always rushing to the next job. I was in a hurry a couple of months ago and received a speeding ticket. Daniel Smith represented me and was able to get the whole thing dismissed. Daniel's representation is unsurpassed and you need to call him t...oday. His experience and track record is what you need.

My case started as a Misdemeanor Battery in October of 2016, it involved pepper spray and the other party placing me in a private persons arrest. During the initial contact with the officer I was asked about my dashboard camera. Unfortunate for me the officer took my dashboard camera as evidence agai...nst me. When the officer filed the paper work with the court he changed to charges from a Misdemeanor Battery to a Felony Illegal use of tear gas weapon. It was bad and I needed help fast. I had been doing research on local lawyers and decided to pay only two a visit. The first was flashy with her nice place and weird way of doing business. It felt very impersonal and made me feel like a number. I decided to take my business with San Diego Defenders. I made contact with San Diego Defenders over the phone and left a message with their answering service. I was contacted by Daniel Smith from San Diego Defenders. He got right to the point and asked me to come in for a chat. I was hesitant at first because I was not given permission to talk with the other attorney's I only spoke with case managers. So I went in to further discuss my situation. I left San Diego Defenders feeling great about my decision. As of January 2017 I am happy to say that the DA decided not to file charges against me and my life is back on track. I am forever in debt to Dan, Layla and Jon for all their help in my case. If it wasn't for the hard work from San Diego Defenders I would be in prison unable to return the favor in this small review. My monthly bill with Dan Smith comes in at a whopping $150.00 per month. If you are hesitant about conducting business with San Diego Defenders I ask that you take a deep breath and handle your business with people who are willing to go above and beyond for those they defend. DO NOT HESITATE, go in, speak with Daniel Smith FACE TO FACE, not a case manager and hear it from the horses mouth. YOU HAVE EVERYTHING TO LOSE IF YOU ARE NOT WORKING WITH Dan Smith, hire only the best at an affordable price. Thank you Dan, Layla and Pettis! All of you are amazing people doing great things to help those in need. I can't thank you enough for all your hard work and dedication to my case. I am forever in debt to all of you. If I am ever in a bind again, San Diego Defenders is my go to Law Office