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Jason Anstruther Smith

DUI and DWI Attorney at Bellingham, WA

4.5   15 reviews
This attorney is currently not accepting new clients.
Reason: Government Attorney
This attorney is currently not accepting new clients.
Reason: Government Attorney
  • Licensed for 10 years
    State WA
    Acquired 2013
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Jason Smith
1720 Iowa Street
Bellingham, WA, 98229

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Posted by Tim | November 23, 2020
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Mr. Brown
Jason did a great job, is very knowlegable, and got me a better outcome then I ever thought I could get. I would recommend him to everyone. He helped me with my case.
Posted by Marvin | January 16, 2020
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Case dismissed!
Jason handled my case with professionalism and successfully defended me of all charges against me. He was able to prove the other party lied which forced the prosecutor to dismiss the charges. I'm very pleased with Jason and all the staff I dealt with at his firm.
Posted by anonymous | November 6, 2019
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| Hired Attorney
Review for Jason Smith
Jason was very professional and helpful with my case. The staff was friendly and always eager to help and answer my questions. The kept me informed of the process. Overall was a great experience. I would recommend this attorney to anyone.
Posted by Haley | November 6, 2019
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Greatest attorney experience
Hands down best experience with attorneys ever. I hired Jason through traffic man, he did exceptional, was always one step ahead of myself, I didn’t have to worry about anything except show up to court. Right off the bat Jason got me a deal for a citation I was being charged with, the day before my final court date I got a message from Jason saying the case has been dismissed and I was in the clear. The past 6 months I had hired 3 attorneys for separate things, I can honestly say Jason was the only one that came through and when it mattered most. I would highly recommend him, not only did he do what he said he would do but he went above and beyond and I ended with better news than anticipated thanks to Jason.
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Posted by anonymous | November 5, 2019
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| Hired Attorney
Great guy to have on ur side!
This is one of the best attorneys I have had to resolve an issue by far. One thing I really like about Jason is how easy he is to work with and how he relieves u of Stress. I found when u have an attorney who actually cares for u and really puts their all into helping u out it gives u cushion to relax. From my experience i dont think there is another attorney out there who has the drive, compassion, and likeability like Jason and there isnt one bad thing I could say about him. Jason is hands down a great guy to hire and very reasonable and will work with u in any way neccessary to resolve ur issue. After having said what I have said if ur looking for anyone i highly recommend Jason Smith as ur guy to have on ur side!
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Posted by anonymous | June 19, 2019
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Thankful He was here for me.
I got myself into an awkward situation that caused me extreme grief. He helped me get the best results possible related to my charges. I was not an easy client, however he stuck with me and I am very thankful for all He (and His staff) did for me.
Posted by Aubrey | October 18, 2017
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Very Thorough
Jason was able to use his legal knowledge to greatly reduce my charges. He found minor details in the case reports that no typical public defender would see; and these findings prevented me from a long, expensive ordeal. Nice guy, smart, communicative.
Posted by anonymous | October 5, 2015
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Win - Win
Jason handled my son's traffic case. He contacts us with all new information, no matter how big or small. He made us feel like we were his #1 priority, all the time! Thanks for all your help!!!
Posted by Gus | September 11, 2015
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Highly Professional
Jason has helped me in multiple instances. He is highly profession and knowledgable with court system law. I have referred him to friends of mine who have been treated equally as well and highly regard his skill.
Posted by Melissa | September 10, 2015
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
A case dismissed!! Because Jason is that good!!
Jason Smith did an amazing job representing me in my case. I had a car accident and had no ins. I had three traffic violations and property damage that could have been VERY expensive. I had confidence that Jason would give me the best outcome in my case. He was very knowledgeable about what he was doing. He knew I was nervous and continued to reassure me that everything would be ok. I put my trust in him. He got my case dismissed with only minor infractions. I am completely satisfied with the outcome. He is an awesome attorney and I will recommend him to everyone!!! Thank YOU!!!
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Posted by Seth | September 1, 2015
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Jason did a great job, is very knowlegable, and got me a better outcome then I ever thought I could get. I would recommend him to everyone. Also all the girls in the office were very helpfull.
Posted by jason | April 21, 2015
Jason Smith helped my son and I both with tickets and got them off our driving records
I had gotten a neg.2 and my son thats 16 got a speeding ticket on my neg 2 he went to bat against a very tough prosecutor that is coming down hard on driving tickets. Jason Smith got it 100% off my record all i had to do was a small online course that cost me 60 dollars. and a few hours of my time. Now he's working on my sons ticket and i trust him fully that he will get that dismissed or dropped to a lesser ticket that won't impact his insurance or ability to keep his drivers license. Jason Smith called and text thru out all this and let me know exactly what was going on he did a amazing job and if I ever any problems again he will be my first call and id would 100 percent recommend he be yours!!!!
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Posted by anonymous | March 5, 2015
Completely Satisfied!
Jason went above and beyond with my case. I was looking at 5 years in prison and he worked out my case that I only did 20 days jail alternatives. During the span of my case, Jason made sure to contact me with any recent news and always consulted me with my concerns and questions. The office that he works for is top caliber, with a legal support staff that always greeted me with a smile and is extremely knowledgeable in the legal field. I would HIGHLY recommend both Jason and his office for any of your criminal legal matters that you may have. They really made sure to ease any fears I had about my criminal case.
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Posted by Jennifer | June 8, 2021
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| Hired Attorney
Do Not Recommend
Jason Smith was assigned as my public defender in a 2019 case where a Ferndale innkeeper falsely accused me of criminal trespass. Initially, I was assigned Tom Lyden as PD. Mr. Lyden is the only PD on contract with Ferndale and has 13 years of experience handling over 2000 criminal defense cases, including trials and appeals. He immediately contacted me upon being assigned and told me he'd immediately submit requests for production (RFPs) that proved my innocence and would take my case to trial because he knew how to get evidence in front of a jury that would prove my innocence. Unfortunately, he was then conflicted out, and I was assigned Jason Smith as PD and then had to battle both the court system and my own PD for months, until Patrick Lackey, Bellingham's supervising PD, stepped in and got the charges dropped, with prejudice. After being assigned as PD, Jason Smith didn't contact me for 6 weeks, which deprived me of my right to a fair, speedy trial, requiring multiple trial extensions and delays while I was very ill from living in an environment saturated 24/7 with methamphetamine and other toxic substances. He also repeatedly refused to submit the exact same RFPs that Tom Lyden was going to submit, and he refused to take my case to trial, which deprived me of my right to pursue evidence or defenses to prove my innocence and of my right to a fair, speedy trial. He admitted in an email that he was treating me differently than every other defendant in our country by refusing to submit the RFPs: "Typically, asking the judge to sign off on a court order for the production of evidence is a formality, as courts don’t generally want to prevent someone charged with a crime from pursuing evidence or defenses. Your situation is different, however. The prosecutor is none too pleased with the expenditure of city and court resources to pursue the charges filed against you." To which I responded: "Oh, cry me a river. What law, exactly, says a defendant has to forfeit their rights to pursue evidence or defenses because the PA is displeased with expenses in their case? Do you have any idea how ridiculous that sounds? Whose side are you on, anyway?" Jason Smith gave me no time to review drafts of RFPs and other court documents riddled with errors and strange, inappropriate requests (like asking for testimony from the innkeeper that would normally be obtained at trial) before submitting them at the last minute to the court, which compounded the issues and repeatedly revealed his ignorance of the law. He never admitted he repeatedly refused to pursue a far more experienced and successful PD's legal strategy, which included submitting RFPs for evidence that would conclusively prove my innocence and taking my case to trial. He never apologized for unnecessarily putting me through hell for months, which resulted in loss of clients, income, health, and housing. (I lived and worked in my car for 3 months right after COVID-19 hit.) I work with attorneys for a living so I've seen a wide range of competence, diligence, intelligence, and integrity in the legal world. In my opinion and in my experience with him, and based on his own words and actions, Jason Smith does not possess these qualities in any measurable degree.
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Posted by anonymous | November 3, 2019
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| Consulted Attorney
DO NOT WASTE YOUR TIME ON THIS ONE
I will keep this short and sweet. Do not waste your time with this lawyer. I consulted with him on a citation I received. First off, he works out of a garage. Second , an attorney is superposed to make you feel better and give you some hope to your situation. This guy basically was telling me I was guilty within the first 10 minutes of sitting down. His real goal is money. He tried to get 5500 dollars out of me without even giving a slightest hope we had a chance. He didn't even familiarize himself with the case until we showed up. He claimed oh sorry I am having computer problems. Again, I was basically guilty in his eyes before he even looked at the police report or body cam footage. He was so rude and obnoxious that he angered my entire family. Here is what I did do though after we walked out. Hired different competent attorney with years of experience practicing law. Got treated with dignity, honesty and professionalism by my new attorney. Told everyone I know to never hire this bum. Was only charged a 3500 dollar flat retainer fee by my new attorney. Got the citation dropped down to a simple noise infraction. I am glad it worked out the way it did. Who knows that the outcome would have been had I hired this guy. Do yourself a favor and don't waste your time with this guy unless you like arrogant unprofessional attorneys who operator out of a closet of an old garage, with dollar signs in their eyes, who will condemn you before they have even looked at the facts.
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AVVO RATING 8.3 (Excellent)

Work Experience

  • Managing Attorney
  • North County Public Defense, PLLC
  • 2020 - Present

Education

  • Michigan State University College of Law
  • Juris Doctor Cum Laude
  • 2013

Languages Spoken

  • English

Honors and Awards

  • Jurisprudence Award
  • Michigan State University College of Law
  • 2013

Attorney endorsements

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Given (18)
Endorse Jason
DUI and DWI Attorney | Jun 18
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Jason is a fine attorney and a great man. I have worked alongside him for several years, and he is always respectful of his clients and knowledgeable about the law. I fully endorse his work."
Unknown Attorney | Aug 04
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Jason is a great guy and an excellent criminal defense attorney. I have watched him in court, and have even gone to him with my own questions on criminal law and procedure. He has a wealth of knowledge and is friendly about sharing it. I wholeheartedly endorse him."
DUI and DWI Attorney | May 24
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I have known Jason throughout his law career and have seen his zealous advocacy in action. Jason has a great understanding for the law and truly cares about his clients, which allows him to consistently achieve excellent results for them."
Criminal defense Attorney | Feb 10
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
"I met Jason Smith several years ago when he first started practicing law in Bellingham. I've known him in my capacity as a fellow defense attorney and I have worked against him on cases while serving as a city prosecutor. I can say that he is intelligent, a hard worker, and he diligently represents his clients whether they're charged with an infraction or a serious criminal offense. He is professional, courteous, and excellent advocate for his clients. If you're looking for an attorney in criminal matter I would certainly recommend Jason Smith."
DUI and DWI Attorney | Oct 16
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Jason Smith is a dedicated, hard working lawyer who gives his all when he defends his clients. He can analyze a legal problem, identify a solution, and make a passionate and articulate argument in court. I pleased to endorse his work."
DUI and DWI Attorney | Sep 17
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Jason is a strong lawyer with a great courtroom presence. He advocates for his client and I don't think I've ever seen him lose. Great person and a knowledgeable lawyer. I endorse him highly."
Car accident Attorney | Sep 16
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I have been privileged to observe Jason Smith in court and I see that he is a caring, intelligent and compassionate attorney. He is skilled and articulate and has an excellent courtroom demeanor. He is on my referral list for Whatcom County cases (which as an experienced attorney means I am very careful with whom I refer cases). I refer clients to him with confidence."
Criminal defense Attorney | Sep 15
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I am constantly impressed and amazed by Jason's true passion and excitement for the law. He works hard and he fights hard for his clients. He's smart enough to get everything done on his own but also wise enough to pick up tips from more seasoned attorneys when he can. I would say that you are in good hands with Jason Smith. I endorse him wholeheartedly. ."
Unknown Attorney | Sep 14
Relationship: Co-worker
"I had the great opportunity to recruit Jason to our firm almost 2 years ago and it was a great decision on our part to make him part of the Whatcom County Legal Care Center team. Jason's relentless pursuit of justice and they way he zealously advocates for our clients makes him the type of attorney you want on your side."
Criminal defense Attorney | Sep 14
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Jason provides great representation for his clients. I frequently watch Jason in the courtroom and am impressed with his advocacy and litigation instincts. Do not hesitate to sit down with Jason if you find yourself in need of a defense attorney."
Criminal defense Attorney | May 15
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I have had the privilege of watching Jason practice for a couple of years now and I am very impressed. Jason is a very intelligent, caring, and zealous advocate for his clients. His natural talent is undeniable and I believe the sky is the limit for this young, tenacious, and driven attorney. Any client would be lucky to have Jason represent them and I endorse him wholeheartedly."
DUI and DWI Attorney | May 06
Relationship: Supervised lawyer
"Details, Details, Details.... Jason Doesn't miss a thing. He starts early, analyzes thoroughly and puts together a case like his entire reputation depends on it. He's fast on his feet, and extremely respectful to clients and colleagues alike. Leadership is second nature to him, and I appreciate his service excellence. If your case is assigned to Jason, I know your client experience will be exceptional."
Criminal defense Attorney | Apr 29
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Jason Smith is an enthusiastic young lawyer who works hard to do the best for his clients. He takes pride in his work, and is willing to learn and grow as an attorney. I can endorse his work as a zealous advocate."
Criminal defense Attorney | Apr 22
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
"Mr. Smith is a very articulate and professional lawyer- which makes him stand out from a crowd of defense attorneys who lose track of their clients and their words. He is always prepared and is a zealous advocate for his clients, carefully finding the best possible resolutions for his clients' problems."
Criminal defense Attorney | Apr 21
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Jason Smith is a credit to the profession. I've observed him many times in court, and wholeheartedly endorse his many talents and attributes for this profession. Jason's zeal for criminal defense, work ethic, pretrial motion practice and positive client relations reveals his natural abilities. Again, I highly endorse Jason."
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