Firm Overview
35 Years of Criminal Defense Experience in San Mateo
Our Lawyers are Committed to Legal Excellence with Integrity and Compassion
When you face criminal charges, who could better question the propriety of the procedures the police followed in your case than a criminal defense attorney who is also a former police officer? And who better to defend you against unscrupulous prosecutorial tactics than a criminal defense attorney who also served as a prosecutor for eleven years?
At the Law Office of Charles B. Smith, our firm’s founder, attorney Charles Smith has a unique perspective among criminal defense attorneys – he is both a former police officer AND a former prosecutor who:
- Has handled thousands of criminal cases and has tried over 100 cases in court
- Holds a Administration of Justice degree
- Has taught Criminal Law, Criminal Investigation and Principles and Procedures classes at The College of San Mateo since 1989
- Instructs police officers in the art of case investigation of gang activity, homicide, sexual assault and narcotics investigations at the Peace Officers Standards and Training (POST) Academy.
Making Our Clients Feel Like Family
Our firm combines experience and effectiveness with from-the-heart client service. We want to stress the importance of having you realize that there is hope; you may have options in even when you may think all hope is lost. We work hard to discover creative solutions and defense approaches to the criminal charges against you. You should understand that you are not alone trying to navigate your way thorough the complicated criminal justice system. We will be at your side during hearings and negotiations, advising you about your options, the possible consequences of each and making sure you really understand what is going on throughout the legal process.
Contact the Law Office of Charles B. Smith Today
We handle a broad range of criminal charges, including robbery, assault, DUI/DWI, drug crimes, domestic violence, fraud and white-collar crimes like embezzlement. If you are facing criminal accusations anywhere in the San Mateo community, contact a local firm with strong roots, and can offer you the personal attention you need when facing serious legal consequences. We accept credit cards as payment for our legal services, remain accessible to clients at all hours, and offer free initial consultations on all criminal matters. We are also conveniently in San Mateo and close to such businesses as Celia's Mexican restaurant. You can contact us online or call us at 650-401-3661.
