Derrick Wendell Smalls

Derrick Wendell Smalls

4.5
Rating: 7.8

Licensed for 18 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Tustin, CA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

242 W. Main St. Ste. 101, Tustin, CA

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 18 years

State: California

Acquired: 2007

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Office of Derrick W Smalls

242 W. Main St. Ste. 101, Tustin, CA, 92780

Law Office of Derrick W Smalls

242 W. Main St. Ste 101, Fullerton, CA, 92780

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Derrick Wendell Smalls's Reviews

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4.5 /5.0

8 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | April 19, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

The worst

This lawyer's incompetence and disorganization led to a nightmare scenario. Their lack of experience was evident throughout, culminating in an unnecessary sentencing that could have been avoided with proper representation. Avoid at all costs.

Posted by Trina | February 16, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

An amazing lawyer

Derrick is an amazing lawyer I highly recommend Derrick Smalls he’s very respectful , and professional he went over and beyond for my case. His analytical thinking and time management skills ,I admire his composure , work ethic and most of all excellent representations.

Posted by Ken | November 6, 2015 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Restored my faith

When I met Mr. Smalls I had been ripped off buy the Orange County weight Bobby Corrado who never showed up to court but once in 6 months and had told me to take a 6 year state prison term for a verbal argument I had been in with a neighbor. Long story short when I hired Mr. Smalls, he was instant...ly a force in the courtroom who very efficiently brought the evidence and witness info. Into play and not only got me out of jail immediately without state prison time, but also my only sentence was anger management. All of this without going to trial and without financial ruin. I thought all attorneys were just in it for the money, but Mr. Smalls, was definitely invested in me and did not stop until I was happy-

Posted by Darrell Jr | July 30, 2013

Awsome Attorney Derrick Smalls

Great Attorney! He defended me in a criminal case! He defended my case as if he were defending his own son! I was facing 70 years to life years, Derrick got the sentence reduced to 15 years! I highly recommend Derrick Smalls! He kept me well informed about my case and he came to court well prepared.... He has been available for all of my questions and concerns. I appreciate Derricks attention and dedication my case. He is honest, fair and involved. I don't know what I would have done with out his help. Thank you Mr. Smalls! Derrick Smalls is an awesome attorney!

Posted by Jon | July 18, 2013

Amazing Attorney!!

Derrick is a great attorney who fought for me beyond expectations. He went above and beyond, and was always there to answer my phone calls, answer any questions, and always made me feel like things were going to be ok. He made me feel like he truly cared about getting my son back for me, and showed ...it with his work in and out of the court room. With his wonderful skills, we fought and won a ridiculous DV case, as well as a even more ridiculous Civil Harassment case. During the custody battle, he brought me and my baby boy back together with joint 50/50 custody and my son was only 6 months old. We won on every level, an amazing result considering how young he was. I highly recommend attorney Derrick Smalls

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Derrick Wendell Smalls's Lawyer Endorsements

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Luis Valencia

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 28

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Smalls asked me to come in on a case with two defendants. I was not only amazed at his choice of words but flawless articulation, it is truly stunning. This man not only has a great command of the legal system but he can talk his way into a better offer. These two boys were looking at multiple years of Prison time. Derrick, not me, went down stairs and talked the Senior Deputy District Attorney into county jail time and the more serious crimes reduced. Great Attorney."

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Michael Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Derrick. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Alexander Chen

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 18

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Small is one of the best criminal defense attorneys I worked with. I will not hesitate to refer clients to him."

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Ruben Frias

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 10

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer's work."

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Experience

Rating:  7.8 (Very Good)

Work Experience

2007 - 2008

Public Defender, Orange County Public Defender's Office

Education

2006

Chapman University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

N/A

Presbyterian College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

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