Joseph Peter Smith

During his 30 plus years experience as an Attorney in California, Mr. Smith has handled nearly every kind of criminal case and is widely recognized by the Courts, Prosecutors and his peers as one of the area’s top Criminal Defense Attorneys. The overwhelming majority of Criminal Cases resolve through negotiation and plea bargaining. In fact, less than 3% of all criminal cases actually go on to Jury Trial, usually when the settlement offer from the prosecutor or the Court does not match the specific circumstance of the case. If you must go to trial, put Mr. Smith’s courtroom skills and Powerful Advocacy to work for your defense! Here is just a small sampling of some of our recent successes on behalf of our clients: NOTABLE CASES AND JURY TRIALS Client charged with felony assault with deadly weapon with prior convictions for Felony Assault. After extensive Defense Argument and Investigation, All charges and Probation Violations DISMISSED by Prosecutor. (13CF3207) Client charged with felony child abuse with allegation of serious bodily injury. Client found NOT GUILTY after JURY TRIAL. (Hon. Susanne Shaw presiding) Client charged in U.S. District Court with assaulting a federal officer. Charges against client DISMISSED after extensive negotiations with Assistant United States Attorney. Client charged with multiple counts of robbery of Fashion Island jewelry store. Allegations of use of firearm, possession of firearm by felon, gang membership and taking over one million dollars value found not true after JURY TRIAL. (Hon. Patrick Donahue, presiding) Client charged as third striker with possession for sales, possession of body armor by felon, possession of ammunition by felon, gang membership. Possession of body armor Dismissed, found NOT GUILTY of possession of ammunition after JURY TRIAL (Hon. Greg Prickett, presiding). Defendant avoids mandatory life term. Client charged in Santa Clara County with felony domestic violence and felony assault. Charge re