Debra Ann Smith

Debra Ann Smith

also known as Debra A. Smith

4.1
Rating: 9.2

Licensed for 40 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Riverside, CA
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Family, Domestic Violence, Child Custody

6690 Alessandro Blvd, #D, Riverside, CA

About Debra

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 40 years

State: California

Acquired: 1986

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in New Mexico for 28 years

State: New Mexico

Acquired: 1998

Suspended

No misconduct found

Location

Law Office of Debra A. Smith

6690 Alessandro Blvd, #D, Riverside, CA, 92506

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Debra Ann Smith's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.1 /5.0

22 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 1 of 1 review | Lawsuits & Disputes

Posted by JimPeralta | June 19, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

STOP!!! DON'T WASTE YOUR TIME AND MONEY!!

Hired Debra for domestic violence case. She was not prepared and lost my case. Very disappointed how poorly she handled my case. I should have done my homework!! She allowed the surprise witness to stay in the courtroom and listen to my testimony. When opposing counsel called their witness, she disc...redited all the points and testimony I gave. Debra never objected nor did she ask the witness to be removed from the courtroom. What a waste of time and money!!!!

Debra Smith

Replied last June 19, 2017

I met with this client in my office a few days before the hearing to prepare for her testimony of 3-4 alleged incidents of abuse. We spent over an hour going over each and every incident, including the dates. We were very prepared. At the hearing, after the client testified, the judge denied her restraining order saying she was not "credible". We always prepare our clients in advance of contested hearings, but we can't "suggest" the answer to them at the hearing. Although we offered her alternative solutions to protect her through the divorce case, she refused to accept any. Her animosity overshadowed her ability to be believable, and it hurt her case tremendously.

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Debra Ann Smith's Lawyer Endorsements

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Rebecca Perkins

Domestic violence lawyer | Sep 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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David Blaisdell

Family lawyer | Dec 31

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"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"

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Thomas Derryberry

Family lawyer | Dec 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Debra Smith for your Family Law needs."

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Sharon Babakhan

Unknown lawyer | Dec 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Detail Oriented, experienced and highly committed."

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Dan Chambers

Divorce and separation lawyer | Dec 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Rebecca Perkins

Family lawyer

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Thomas Derryberry

Unknown lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.2 (Superb)

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 Program

Attorney Scorer

1996 - Present

State Bar of New Mexico

Attorney

1986 - Present

Association of Trial Lawyers of America

Trial Attorney

1986 - Present

American Bar Association

Attorney

1986 - Present

State Bar of California

Attorney

1986 - Present

California Public Defender's Association

Attorney - 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

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