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Portage County Common Pleas Court Juvenile/Probate Judge, term beginning 2021
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Licensed in Ohio for 33 years
State: Ohio
Acquired: 1992
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Posted by TAMMY | April 11, 2018 | Hired Attorney
Grateful and Very Happy Family
Patty is caring, honest and pulls no punches while being determined to do the best for her client! Definitely one of Portage County's finest lawyers. She works hard for her clients and to save peoples lives not destroy them! Patty has a heart and a brilliant mind and that's a terrific combination ...
Posted by Jodi | April 25, 2017 | Hired Attorney
OVI
Patricia was knowledgeable, detail oriented and above all very supportive during a very trying time. Her rates are reasonable and she clearly fought for the best possible outcome in my case.
Posted by anonymous | February 03, 2017 | Hired Attorney
Patricia Smith, Attorney at Law
Our family's experience with Patricia Smith was excellent. She was always prepared, extremely knowledgeable, articulate and clearly had earned the respect of everyone we encountered in the Portage County Judicial system both in and out of the courtroom. Patricia Smith earned our unwavering trust k...
Posted by Jason | December 03, 2016 | Hired Attorney
Great Lawyer
Very good at what she does and knows the system in and out. She knows what to expect and shoots you strait even when it's something you don't want to hear. Thank you for all the hard work.
Posted by anonymous | March 21, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Awesome!!
She was my husband's assigned public defender and I had my doubts but after meeting with her and getting to know her as a professiona, she knows exactly what she's doing. She is very assertive, informative more than competent of handling any case that she is given to her and does it to the best of h...
Patricia Jean Smith's Lawyer Endorsements
"Worked on a pro bono matter with Patty. She genuinely cares about clients and is a great attorney to work with on a variety of matters."
"I endorse this lawyer. I consistently see Patricia at the "Top Tier" DUI seminars in the state of Ohio and Nationally. She learns the cutting edge arguments from the best lawyers in the country to get great results for her clients. She is reasonably priced and a true warrior in the DUI Defense community !"
"Patty is a highly skilled attorney who works hard to ensure a positive resolution for her clients."
"Attorney Smith works hard for her clients and absolutely knows the laws applicable to her clients situations. I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Patty represents the highest level of experience and professionalism. I endorse this lawyer."
"Attorney Smith is a strong advocate for her clients. She is passionate about the practice of law which is evident every time she steps foot in a courtroom."
"Patty is the rare combination of highly competent lawyer who cares deeply for her clients. I feel so strongly about her competence and motivation that I recommended her for Ohio Delegate to the National College for DUI Defense -www.NCDD.org- a position she now holds. I have asked her to join me in writing a brief in a VERY IMPORTANT DUI case -State v Ilg- now pending in the Ohio Supreme Court. As a Sustaining Member of the NCDD and DUI Chair for the Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers - www.OACDL.org- I look forward to continuing to work with Patty to raise the bar of competence in the criminal defense and DUI area. I know Patty will strive to represent you in a highly competent and very through manner. You can take that to the bank."
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"Patricia has many years of practice and now has turned her talents to the defense of those charged with driving under the influence.I have had the pleasure of evaluating her skill in the premier DUI trial skills college in Cambridge Mass.and a very intensive science seminar in New Orleans.On both of these occasions Patty's considerable legal background provided her with the foundation to both absorb the large volume of material,and to perform at a level only enjoyed by Lawyers who have an interest and love of their profession.Patricia Smith is an asset to her bar,and will fight diligently for her clients"
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I have know and worked with Patty over the past 5 or 6 years and have found her to be extremely competent and very caring about the clients that she represents."
"I endorse this lawyer. Patty knows her stuff!"
"Patricia is a skilled and knowledgeable attorney. I would recommend her to any of my clients in her area."
"I first met this lawyer at Harvard Law School for the Summer Session of the National College for DUI Defense. She is smart and well-spoken, and her commitment to the field of DUI defense is shown by her attendance there. She is among the best in the country."
"I know Patricia J. Smith though our mutual association in the National College for DUI/DWI Defense, which is the premier organization of drunk driving lawyers in America. Patricia J. Smith has the knowledge necessary to aid those who face hard legal issues in the drunk driving field. If you or someone you know or love faces a DUI/DWI charge in the greater Cleveland area, you should contact Patricia J. Smith without delay because time on these matters is often so critical. I endorse this lawyer."
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Experience
Honors
2017
Client Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
2017
Best DUI Attorney, Best DUI Attorneys
2016
Serious Science for Serious Lawyers Blood Drug Analysis, National College for DUI Defense
2014
NHTSA/ARIDE Completion, LaPier and Associates
2014
Certificate of Completion NHTSA Field Sobriety Testing, Anthony Palacios
2013
Mastering Scientific Evidence, National College for DUI Defense
Work Experience
1997 - Present
Attorney, Patricia J. Smith, Attorney at Law
2002 - 2004
Felony Attorney, Ashtabula County Prosecutor's Office
2002 - 2004
Assistant Prosecutor, Ashtabula County Prosecutor's Office
1993 - 1997
Juvenile, Felony and Appellate attorney, Cuyahoga County Public Defender Office
Associations
2015 - Present
DUI Defense Lawyers Association
2011 - Present
National College of DUI DefenseOhio State Delegate
2008 - Present
Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
2008 - Present
Portage County Bar AssociationCertified Grievance Committee
Sample of Legal Cases
CONVICTION VACATED – 8th Appellate District Court of Appeals
Conviction Vacated
State of Ohio v. Nolan
Affirmed in part; reversed in part and remanded
State of Ohio v. Barkley
Reversed and Remanded
State of Ohio v. Samples
Affirmed in part; reversed in part and remanded
City of TWINSBURG v. Maitland
Reversed and vacated
Education
1992
Cleveland State University
JD - Juris Doctor
1987
State University of New York at Buffalo
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2018
Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Advanced DUI seminar
2017
Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Advanced DUI seminar
2016
Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Advanced DUI seminar
2015
Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Advanced DUI Seminar CLE
2014
Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Advanced DUI CLE Seminar
Publications
2014
National College for DUI Defense
City of Cinncinnati v, Ilg
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Q&A
Jail sentence for breaking and entering? Also, can a bond usually be set for them if this is their only charge?
10 Oct 2013
Q&A
Can a misdemeanor 4, reckless operation stop me from getting a government job in healthcare?
01 Sep 2013
Q&A
Do I need a lawyer for a first-offense DUI and will I go to jail?
31 Aug 2013