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Debra Ann Smith
also known as Debra A. Smith
About Debra
Biography
Debra Smith is a member of the California State Bar and is an advocate on the issue of Domestic Violence and its effects on the family. Debra A. Smith is a licensed attorney in California and New Mexico and has been specially admitted to handle cases in five other states (Texas, Tennessee, Ohio, Nevada, Michigan). She is a member of the prestigious Million Dollar Advocates Forum admissible only to attorneys who have tried cases with verdicts of over one million dollars ($1,000,000)."
Her firm provides competitive legal representation through its use of the latest computer technology, up-to-the-minute case law, and electronic communications, yet still enjoys the one-to-one communication between client and attorney available only in smaller, more personalized firms.
With Debra Smith, you have an attorney on your side who has years of courtroom experience, who understands the nature and effects of physical and verbal abuse, and who knows how to get her clients out of a bad situation and on to a better future. Ms. Smith has practiced for over twenty-two years in the Riverside County and Inland Empire area courts. She is familiar with local rules and procedures and has worked routinely with each of the family law judges, and most of the practicing family law attorney's in the area. Her years of experience, her knowledge of the local judges and attorneys, and the credibility she has established in each of these courts and with other lawyers, gives her client's an important advantage when their cases are either presented for hearing in court, or negotiated and settled through counsel prior to trial.
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Licensed in California for 40 years
State: California
Acquired: 1986
No misconduct found
Licensed in New Mexico for 28 years
State: New Mexico
Acquired: 1998
No misconduct found
Location
Law Office of Debra A. Smith
6690 Alessandro Blvd, #D, Riverside, CA, 92506
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Posted by Sherry | December 03, 2013 | Child Custody
Debra said she could and she did!!!
Before speaking to Debra, I met with 3 Lawyers who were doubtful they could help me obtain custody of all 3 of my children. Debra said she could, and she did, on our first court date. My children and I were desperate for help, Debra brought us together, and changed our lives. The boys and I are doing...
Posted by Jessica B. | July 22, 2013 | Family
Debra gave me Justice!!!
Debra is an amazing attorney. We had court yesterday and I feel like a small sense of justice has finally been given to me. She was amazing, like a lion tamer. I am very lucky to have found her as my attorney and to represent me in this awful matter. Her staff is great, very personable and friendly...
Posted by Adam | August 05, 2011 | Family
Awesome Lawyer! She is very knowledgeable in Family Law!
Debra A. Smith did such a great job on my case. She did exactly what she said she would when I first met with her. She was compassionate to my needs and took the time to talk to me and made sure that I was satisfied with her services. I never had a problem with my paper work being filed and her staff...
Posted by Amber | August 05, 2011 | Divorce & Separation
Amazing Divorce Attorney!!!
I came to Debra not knowing what to expect from my situation, I went on her website and I she related to me. My ex-husband was a jerk and I needed out of my current situation. I knew I needed to file for a divorce and get custody of my 2 kids. Debra was great in the court room and took my ex down! I ...
Posted by Chris | June 10, 2011 | Divorce & Separation
Good attorney, good experience
I used Debra Smith office to handle my custody and divorce case. It got a little complicated but her office worked everything out smoothly. They were responsive when I called and I always felt they were on top of matter and on my side. It all worked out good and I would recommend her office to an...
Debra Ann Smith's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. Debra is an excellent lawyer. She is tough but fair in negotiations and presents her case well in court. She is very ethical. Dave Blaisdell"
"I endorse Debra Smith for your Family Law needs."
"I endorse this lawyer. Detail Oriented, experienced and highly committed."
"I endorse this lawyer."
Rebecca Perkins
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Thomas Derryberry
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Experience
Honors
2021
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2020
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2019
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2019
Million Dollar Advocate, Million Dollar Advocates Forum
2013
Top Attorney, Inland Empire Magazine
1996
Jury Verdict of $1,266,983, Los Angeles County Superior Court
Work Experience
1986 - Present
Owner, Law Office of Debra A. Smith
1994 - 1994
Course Instructor, Death Penalty Litigation Clinic
Associations
2012 - Present
Mock Trial ProgramAttorney Scorer
1996 - Present
State Bar of New MexicoAttorney
1986 - Present
Association of Trial Lawyers of AmericaTrial Attorney
1986 - Present
American Bar AssociationAttorney
1986 - Present
State Bar of CaliforniaAttorney
1986 - Present
California Public Defender's AssociationAttorney - Instructor
Riverside County Bar Association
Member
Advisory Panel, Domestic Violence Committee
Member
Million Dollar Advocates Forum
Lifetime Member
Education
1985
Southland University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1985
Southland University
JD
N/A
California State College, Bakersfield
Speaking Engagements
2008
Riverside Medical Center
Abuse and Domestic Violence In Home
2007
Domestic Violence Workplace
Domestic Violence
2005
Social Workers Elder Abuse Seminar
Elder Abuse
Publications
2010
Debra A. Smith
Had Enough? Part 1
2010
Debra Smith
Had Enough? Part 2
2010
Debra Smith
Had Enough? Part 3
Languages
English
Spanish