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- 2 reviews
- 5.0
- Since 1996
- 30 yrs
- Bar admissions
- 2
- By appointment
- In office
2 reviews
Since 1996
Bar admissions
By appointment
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Derek Smith represents clients in Tacoma, Washington across the following areas of law. Each area links to other verified attorneys with the same focus.
Biography
About Derek Smith
I was a prosecutor for 15 years for the cities of Kent and Seattle. I serve or have served as a pro tem judge for the cities of Kent, Federal Way, Des Moines, Algona/Pacific and Issaquah. Since 2011 I have practiced as a defense attorney doing criminal defense, civil rights restoration, and protection order litigation. I represent individuals on cases from murder in the first degree to traffic infractions.
Featured Cases and Matters
Murder in the second degree – Not guilty at trial – February 2015
Four counts of Assault in the First Degree – Not guilty at trial December 2015
Robbery in the first degree – Not guilty at trial December 2014
Burglary in the second degree – case dismissed September 2018
Theft in the first degree – case dismissed March 2016
Assault in the second degree domestic violence – case sent to diversion April 2018
Assault in the second degree domestic violence – case dismissed April 2018
Assault in the second degree – case dismissed March 2018
Articles
Gun Law in Washington:
May 2016
Title 2 Firearms- unique and misunderstood
November 2017
State and Federal Firearms Law
Title 1 Firearms
Title 2 Firearms
Liability Concerns for Gun Owners/Dealers
Ethical Considerations When Representing Gun Owners
November 2018
State and Federal Firearms Law
Title 1 Firearms
Title 2 Firearms
Liability Concerns for Gun Owners/Dealers
Non-Legal Activities
Judicial Candidate 2018, City of Tacoma
Past President, St. Marks
Professional & Bar Association Memberships
• Washington State Bar Association
Member Since: 1996
Rules Committee – 2012-13
Character and Fitness Board 2013-15
• North Dakota Bar Association
Member Since: 2012
Credentials
Education
Seattle University, School of Law
J.D. · 1996
University of California - Davis
B.A. · 1991
Jurisdictions
Bar admissions
North Dakota
2012 · ACTIVE
Washington
1996 · ACTIVE
Affiliations
Professional memberships
Washington State Bar Association North Dakota Bar Association
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What clients say about Derek Smith
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2 client reviews
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What areas of law does Derek Smith practice?
Derek Smith focuses on Civil Rights, Criminal Defense, and Personal Injury.
Where is Derek Smith located?
Derek Smith primarily serves clients in Tacoma, Washington, with an office at 717 Tacoma Avenue South, Suite C.
How experienced is Derek Smith?
Derek Smith has 30 years of legal practice, having been licensed since 1996.
Is Derek Smith a verified attorney?
Derek Smith's profile is listed but has not yet been claimed by the attorney. Verification status is pending.
How can I schedule a consultation with Derek Smith?
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