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Danielle Lauren De Smeth
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Biography
Danielle De Smeth has experience with a wide range of legal matters, from personal injury to complex environmental litigation to criminal law.
No matter the case, Danielle fiercely represents her clients in court. While working for Bamieh & De Smeth, Danielle has represented clients through jury verdict. Prior to joining B&D, Danielle investigated and prosecuted criminal matters through jury verdict at the Santa Barbara County District Attorney’s Office. Before that she worked in civil litigation and boutique law firms practicing environmental, personal injury and employment litigation. Learn more at
Raised in Ventura, Danielle loves the Central Coast. She works to better her community through many volunteer and leadership roles. Outside of work, Danielle enjoys hiking, swimming, and exploring, often with her labrador rescue, Stella Bella.
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Licensed in California for 16 years
State: California
Acquired: 2009
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Location
Bamieh & De Smeth, a Professional Law Corporation
692 E. Thompson Blvd., Ventura, CA, 93001
Bamieh & De Smeth, a Professional Law Corporation
15 West Carrillo Street, Suite 104, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101
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Posted by Miles | November 27, 2018 | Personal Injury
Consultation with Ms. De Smith
At last minute I met with Ms. De Smeth with some questions about how I could receive compensation and services after being injured by a drunk driver. Ms. De Smeth and her staff were accommodating and arranged an appointment with me on short notice. Ms. De Smeth was very helpful and did not charge m...
Posted by anonymous | November 03, 2016 | Hired Attorney
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Danielle and everyone at her firm were extremely helpful, knowledgeable, professional, and were great lawyers. They keep you informed on your case and are really concerned with your well being. I found Danielle to have the perfect amount of sensitivity to her clients needs, but an intelligent, not to...
Posted by anonymous | January 26, 2015 | Divorce & Separation
An excellent lawyer!
Danielle helped me go through my divorced proceedings. She and her staff were very professional. Danielle was like a real friend and a great legal support. I totally recommend her.
Danielle Lauren De Smeth's Lawyer Endorsements
"Danielle is a talented attorney who is as hardworking as she is compassionate. She truly cares for her clients and advocates on their behalf to the fullest extent possible. If you're looking for an attorney to go above and beyond, look no further than Danielle. I fully endorse her."
"I endorse this lawyer. Ms. De Smeth is hardworking, extremely well versed in the law, and a strong advocate for her clients."
"I endorse this lawyer. Danielle is a hard working talented lawyer. She gets great results for her clients and she is very active in the community. I would recommend her to anyone looking for an experienced attorney."
"Danielle is not only an excellent attorney but a kind and thoughtful person. She is hard working and serves her clients well. I would recommend her without hesitation."
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Experience
Honors
2021
5 Stars Recognizing Excellence in Criminal Defense, Lawyers of Distinction
2019
Top 50 Women in Business, Pacific Coast Business Times
2018
Holly Spevak Award, Women Lawyers of Ventura County
2018
Top 40 Under 40, Pacific Coast Business Times
2018
Who's Who in Professional Services, Pacific Coast Business Times
Work Experience
2013 - Present
Managing Partner, Bamieh & De Smeth, a Professional Law Corporation
2012 - 2013
Volunteer Attorney, Santa Barbara County District Attorney
2010 - 2012
Associate Attorney, Greben & Associates
2009 - 2010
Associate Attorney, Ritz & Hall LLP
Associations
2015 - Present
Santa Barbara Women Lawyers AssociationPresident. Board of Directors
2010 - Present
Championship Mock Trial AcademyFaculty
2014 - 2020
California Women LawyersRegional Governor
2011 - 2012
Santa Barbara County Bar AssociationBoard of Directors
2011 - 2012
William L. Gordon American Inn of CourtAssociate Member
Sample of Legal Cases
People of the State of California v. Rodriguez and Leon
Dismissal
Abarca, et. al. vs. Merck&Co., et.al.
$5,000,000 settlement
Hinds Investments LP et al. v. Team Enterprises Inc. et al., cases 10-15605, 10-15607, U.S. Court of Appeals Ninth Circuit
Settled
Education
2008
Loyola Law School, Loyola Marymount University
JD - Juris Doctor
2003
University of California - Berkeley
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2021
Bench & Bar Conference
Business & Law
2020
Continuing Legal Education series
Aligning Your Practice with Court Operations
2020
Continuing Legal Education series
Litigation Tools During a Pandemic
2018
Continuing Legal Education series
Understanding Intimate Partner Violence: causes, criminalization and legal concepts
2017
Elect to Run
Elected Officials
2016
Run Like a Woman
Communication & Messaging
2013
Full Day MCLE seminar
Trial Preparation from Start to Finish
2012
Learning at Lunch MCLE
What the Frick is Fracking?
Publications
2016
Orange County Lawyer Magazine
The Brock Turner Sentencing and the Face of Bias
Languages
English
Spanish