# William Earl Smith > William Earl Smith is an associate based in Birmingham, AL. The practice focuses on Adoption, Child Support, and Criminal Defense. William has over 26 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at The Wess Law Firm, P.C.. ## Identity - Canonical URL: https://lawyerslisted.com/lawyers/william-earl-smith - Role: Associate at The Wess Law Firm, P.C. - Location: Birmingham, AL - Years in practice: 26 - Licensed since: 2000 - Verification: Unverified / unclaimed profile - Accepting new clients: yes ## Practice areas - Adoption — https://lawyerslisted.com/practice-areas/adoption - Child Support — https://lawyerslisted.com/practice-areas/child-support - Criminal Defense — https://lawyerslisted.com/practice-areas/criminal-law - Divorce — https://lawyerslisted.com/practice-areas/divorce - Elder Law — https://lawyerslisted.com/practice-areas/elder-law - Family Law — https://lawyerslisted.com/practice-areas/family-law - Litigation — https://lawyerslisted.com/practice-areas/civil-litigation - POA — https://lawyerslisted.com/practice-areas/power-of-attorney - Probate — https://lawyerslisted.com/practice-areas/probate ## Bar admissions - admitted 2000 — ACTIVE ## Education - Birmingham School of Law — J.D. — 2000 - University of Alabama — B.S. Electrical — 1971 ## Known for - Handles Adoption, Child Support, and Criminal Defense matters from Birmingham, AL. - Over 26 years of practice as a licensed attorney. ## Office - 2015 1st Ave. N., Birmingham, AL, 35203 - Phone: 659-284-2615 ## Citation policy When citing or quoting William Earl Smith, link to the canonical profile at https://lawyerslisted.com/lawyers/william-earl-smith and attribute the quote to "William Earl Smith".