Criminal defense attorney with over 3000 DUI and criminal cases. Practice focused on DUI defense and appeals since 1991. Board Certified in DUI Defense from the National College for DUI Defense. Graduate, National Institute for Trial Advocacy. Certified in NHTSA Standardized Field Sobriety Tests and trained on the BAC Datamaster. Guest speaker at numerous DUI defense training seminars over last 20 years.
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State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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WA | Voluntarily Resigned | 1987 | 06/28/2022 |
Legal answers | 0 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Super Lawyer | Washington Law & Politics | 2015 |
Super Lawyer | Washington Super Lawyers | 2014 |
Super Lawyer | Law & Politics Magazine | 2013 |
Super Lawyer | Washington Law & Policitcs | 2012 |
Board Certification | National College for DUI Defense | 2010 |
Super Lawyer | Washington Law & Politics Magazine | 2009 |
Super Lawyer | Washington Law & Politics Magazine | 2008 |
Super Lawyer | 2007 | |
Super Lawyer | 2006 | |
Board Certification | National College for DUI Defense | 2005 |
Certificate of Appreciation | Washington Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers | 2003 |
Certificate of Appreciation | Washington Association for Criminal Justice | 2003 |
Board Certification | National College for DUI Defense | 2000 |
Certificate of Appreciation | Washington Foundation for Criminal Justice | 1996 |
Certificate of Distinction | University of Washington Law School Foundation | 1995 |
Certificate of Appreciation | Washington Foundation for Criminal Justice | 1994 |
Certificate of Appreciation | Washington Foundation for Criminal Justice | 1993 |
Certificate of Appreciation | Washington State Trial Lawyers Association | 1991 |
Diploma | National Institute for Trial Advocacy | 1988 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Attorney at Law | Vernon A. Smith | 2008 - Present |
Partner | Cowan Smith Kirk Gaston | 1997 - 2008 |
Vernon A. Smith, Attorney at Law | 1991 - 1997 | |
Hallmark, Keating & Abbott | 1990 - 1991 | |
The Public Defenders Association | 1987 - 1989 |
U.S. Army | 1968 - 1971 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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National College of DUI Defense | Founding Member | 1995 - Present |
Lawyer Pilots Bar Association | member | 1992 - Present |
Washington Foundation for Criminal Justice | Member | 1991 - Present |
Aircraft Owners & Pilots Association | Participating Lawyer Panel | 1989 - Present |
Aircraft Owners & Pilots Association | Participating Lawyer Panel Member | 1989 - Present |
Washington Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys | Member | 1987 - Present |
Washington State Bar Association | Member | 1987 - Present |
King County Bar Association | member, judicial screeing committee | 2006 - 2008 |
Washington Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys | Board of Governors | 2001 - 2002 |
Washington Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys | liason to WSBA | 2001 - 2002 |
National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers | Member | 1987 - 1997 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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National College for DUI Defense | Board Certification | 2000 |
University of Puget Sound Law School | JD Magna Cum Laude | 1987 |
Johns Hopkins University | 1975 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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DUI Defense Skills Certification Program | Cross of the BAC breath test technician | 1995 |
Case name | Outcome |
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Bothel v. Guttschmidt | over 300 cases dismissed |
State v. Knox | Challenge to DUI stop of sleeping driver on ferry. |
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Michael Waddington, Criminal defense Attorney on May 26, 2014
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I endorse Vernon. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community.
Markus Louvier, DUI and DWI Attorney on Oct 5, 2012
Relationship: Friend
I endorse this lawyer.
Kevin Tarvin, Criminal defense Attorney on Jan 5, 2012
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Vern is as tough of a lawyer as you will find. I have known him for 20 years and can attest to his ability to achieve results for his clients. He challenges prosecutors like no other. Figuratively, prosecutors who fight him always come away with a big black eye. He has fine tuned the craft of DUI defense. Dismissal and Neg. 1 are his middle names. I strongly encourage anyone seeking the assistance of a DUI attorney to call Vern. A real professional.
Howard Stein, DUI and DWI Attorney on Jun 10, 2011
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Vern Smith is hard working, highly capable attorney who knows his way around a courtroom. Vern understands how to prepare, negotiate and try a case. Anyone who is represetned by Vern has one of the most professional and effective attorneys in this area.
Jon Fox, DUI and DWI Attorney on Jan 31, 2010
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I have known of Vern's excellent work and stellar reputation for a number of years. Vern fights for his clients. He is tenacious, knowledgeable and effective. I endorse Vern without hesitation.
Jeffrey Smith, DUI and DWI Attorney on Jan 29, 2010
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Vern is an excellent DUI attorney with a wealth of specialized knowledge about how to defeat the BAC machine. He is also an outstanding trial attorney, with over 20 years of criminal defense experience, and the respect of fellow lawyers and Judges. I endorse this lawyer's work.
Geoffrey Burg, DUI and DWI Attorney on Dec 18, 2009
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Vern is a great lawyer. He is smart, ethical and dedicated to his clients. Most importantly, he gets great results for those he defends clients. As a colleague of Vern for many years I highly recommend him if you are in need of a DUI attorney.
David Kirshenbaum, DUI and DWI Attorney on Aug 4, 2009
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I endorse this lawyer's work.
Scott Campbell, DUI and DWI Attorney on Oct 7, 2008
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I unreservedly endorse this lawyer's work. I have known Vern Smith for the last ten years or so (we shared office space in Seattle for a while), and I can honestly say that Vern is one of the most knowledgable and hardworking DUI attorneys I have ever encountered. I have consulted with Vern on several DUI cases in the past, and in each of those occasions, Vern has provided excellent advice on how to handle the defense effectively. I would highly recommend Vern for any DUI defense case.
Jeannie Mucklestone, DUI and DWI Attorney on Jul 19, 2008
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Vern is a FANTASTIC lawyer. He is creative, inovative and successful in his defenses for his clients. For an experienced advocate Vern is your man.
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