Derrick Wendell Smalls

Derrick Wendell Smalls

4.5
Rating: 7.9

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

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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 | Criminal Defense

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.

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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:  7.9 (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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