Lawyer Charles J. Smith, graduated from Lehigh University, B.A., 1973 Santa Clara University, J.D., 1976, is now employed by Hartnett, Smith & Paetkau at 777 Marshall Street Redwood City, CA 94063.

While being a member of San Mateo County and Santa Clara County Bar Associations State Bar of California American Board of Trial Advocates (Association)., Charles J. Smith is one of the more than one million lawyers in United States. Before choosing Charles J. Smith as your lawyer, you should consider whether Charles J. Smith offers free consultation, (if not) how much the initial interview costs, if there is any hidden attorney fees, what's the fee schedule, whether he or she has good community reputation and is able to provide a list of good references. You can also contact the Board of Professional Responsibility of the state bar, to find out if Charles J. Smith has ever been placed under any disciplinary actions. Please be aware that, though Charles J. Smith's office is located at Redwood City, CA, he or she might belong to the bar association of other states.

You should also ask how long the lawyer has been in practice, how much experience he or she has in cases like yours, and more importantly, the outcomes of those cases! Focus of the lawyer's practice and years of experience are also very important factors in your evaluation process. The more focused the lawyer's practice areas, the better service he or she could provide. So do not make decisions solely on one or two factors. Only hire lawyers you feel comfortable with as they will represent you and your interests, and you will be sharing private details about your life with them.

Charles J. Smith has been admitted in 1976, California; 1976, U.S. District Court, Northern District of California;. His or her practice areas include Civil Litigation, Criminal Defense, Criminal Law, DUI/DWI, Traffic Violations, Drugs and Narcotics, Misdemeanors, Felonies, White Collar Crime, Real Estate, Land Sales, Contracts, Business Law, Probate, Wills, Trusts and Estates, Labor and Employment, Litigation.

Charles J. Smith's college and law school education includes Lehigh University, B.A., 1973, Santa Clara University, J.D., 1976. Other biographical background includes Judge Pro Tem: Santa Clara County; San Mateo County. Deputy District Attorney: San Mateo County, 1978-1987; Major Crimes Unit (Homicide), 1982-1987. Legal Analyst: CNN, CBS, Larry King Live, Good Morning America.. You should contact other lawyers and law firms nearby before choosing your legal representatives.

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