Donna Person Smith

Donna Person Smith

also known as Donna L. Person, Donna McCrumb

3.8
Rating: 7.5

Licensed for 31 years

Family Lawyer at Puyallup, WA
Practice Areas: Family, Criminal Defense, Estate Planning

3708 14th St Pl SW, Puyallup, WA

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Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 31 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 1994

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Law Offices of Donna Person Smith

3708 14th St Pl SW, Puyallup, WA, 98373

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Donna Person Smith's Reviews

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3.8 /5.0

10 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 4 of 4 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

Posted by anonymous | August 24, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

DPS Review

She has helped us tremendously with divorce and custody issues. I have and will continue to recommend her. Donna tells you like it is, will work with you to negotiate and be open minded where necessary and pursue legally the issues at hand. We actually came to her after another attorney failed to pro...perly represent us causing us more time and money. Donna always took into consideration our finances and what steps we should take and what we could handle on our own.

Posted by Robert | May 17, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Highly Qualified Attorney!

Donna handled my divorce and she was amazing. She was a great advocate for me and always took time to address all my concerns. Never seemed annoyed or rushed in any contact I had with her. Her office always kept me informed. I got more than I originally asked for, and for that I am thankful. I would ...highly recommend her, she is amazing.

Posted by Holly Smith | February 14, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Client focused and dedicated

I have recently hired this attorney to aide in a major modification of a parenting plan. I must say that my situation slightly complicated and Donna is a tenacious individual with a great attitude. She operates with a great deal of competence that helps alleviate a significant amount of stress. I wou...ld highly recommend her if you are in need of the attention it takes to pursue justice for your specific matter.

Posted by anonymous | August 15, 2010 | DUI & DWI

I'm really glad Donna was on my side!

I hired Ms. Person a few months ago to represent me on a DUI charge. I couldn’t be more pleased with the way Donna fought for me, and in the end, got me a great deal to end the case without the huge expense of going to Trial. Before this DUI, I was lucky enough to never have needed a lawyer. But I... have friends and acquaintances that have got into trouble before and had to have legal counsel. I’ve heard horror stories about huge legal bills, phone calls not being returned, lack of communication, no aggressiveness in court, etc. Donna never disappointed me in any of these areas. From the start Donna was friendly and personable, and made me feel that she was really on my side. She didn’t put on any airs and was easy to talk to. She returned my calls promptly and kept me up to date on my case. Most important, Donna listened to me before telling me the up sides and down sides of my case. She explained the risks if I wanted to fight the charges, and also explained the options if I wanted to negotiate a plea bargain. At the first court date, I got a chance to see how sharp and aggressive Donna was in court. I left feeling ready to fight the case all the way. But eventually, I realized it was a better overall decision to take a plea bargain. My choice to settle was partly based on the risks I faced if I lost at trial, but even more because of the great deal Donna was able to negotiate on my behalf. Getting a Dui was no fun, and I don’t plan on ever getting one again. But if I do, I will not hesitate to call Donna. I wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone that gets into legal trouble and needs a tough, aggressive, but fair attorney at a reasonable price.

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Donna Person Smith's Lawyer Endorsements

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Chelsea Scott

Family lawyer | Oct 27

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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MavEryck Stevenson

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Charles Robbins

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Mrs. Smith is hard working, smart, nice, and someone you want to help you in a time of need. I have no problem refering cases to her because I know she will do a great job."

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Michael Harbeson

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  7.5 (Very Good)

Honors

2010

Certificate of Appreciation, PDR of Olympia

Work Experience

1996 - Present

Owner, The Law Office of Donna Person Smith, PLLC

1999 - 2005

Public Defender, Auburn Public Defender Office

1997 - 1997

Judge Pro Tem, King Counthy District Court

Associations

2012 - Present

Washington Defender Association

2006 - Present

Puyallup/Sumner Chamber of Commerce

2005 - Present

Tacoma Pierce County Bar Association

1994 - Present

Washington State Bar Association

Washington Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

1997 - 2004

Soroptomists of Auburn

1997 - 2004

Auburn Area Chamber of Commerce

Sample of Legal Cases

City of Auburn vs. Juan Solis Marcial

City of Auburn vs. Edward Kelley

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Education

1993

Tulane Law School

Juris Doctor

1990

University of Washington -Seattle

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2010

Informal meeting with local contractors.

Department of Licensing Consequences of a DUI

Publications

2010

Self Criminal Defense Blog

Languages

English

Activity

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