Criminal Defense
Maryland Criminal Defense Attorney
“I feel very fortunate indeed to have had Jonathan Scott Smith represent me during my successful 2008 criminal trial in Howard County Circuit Court. Jonathan handled my case from start to finish. I was particularly impressed with his professionalism, candor, attention to detail and relationships within the legal community. In the courtroom Jonathan’s skill, experience, preparation and passion carried the day when the jury returned a verdict of not guilty.”
D.D. – Columbia, MD
26-year-old female law student and corporate employee arrested and charged with disorderly conduct and resisting arrest. Case proceeded to trial on plea of not guilty, and client found not guilty of all charges.
40-year-old District Attorney from another state arrested and charged with possession of cocaine while traveling in Maryland. All charges dismissed and all records expunged.
Facing a criminal charge is a frightening and frustrating ordeal for anyone. An arrest, or a misdemeanor or felony conviction, carries serious consequences. This may include embarrassment, effects on family relationships, loss of a job, a criminal record, large fines, house arrest, or worse – going to jail. A conviction for drunk driving (DUI / DWI) can also result in suspension or revocation of a driver’s license. You need an experienced criminal defense attorney to protect you, and to fight for you.
Jonathan Scott Smith is a top rated criminal defense attorney, with over 30 years of courtroom experience. As you can see by his background, he is a former prosecutor with extensive criminal law experience. He has written criminal law books for lawyers, and lectured and trained other lawyers. Jonathan Scott Smith has decades of experience defending people charged with crimes in Maryland District Courts and Circuit Courts. Mr. Smith has handled thousands of criminal cases, from drunk driving to death penalty murder. He fights hard for his clients. That’s why many satisfied clients think so highly of him.
His extensive trial experience — and track record of successful results — has earned him the recognition of his peers, with an AV® Preeminent™* Peer Review Rating in the Martindale-Hubbell peer review rating process, and a 10.0 Superb AVVO rating. These are the highest ratings possible for legal skill, ethical practice, lawyer’s years in practice, disciplinary history, professional achievements and industry recognition.
Jonathan Scott Smith has extensive, and successful, courtroom experience in all types of criminal cases, including the following:
- Assault and Battery
- Burglary
- Child Physical Abuse
- Child Sexual Abuse
- Distribution of Controlled Dangerous Substance (CDS) or Drugs
- Driving While Suspended or Revoked
- Drunk Driving (DUI/DWI)
- Expungement of Criminal Records
- Juvenile Court
- Murder
- Possession of a Controlled Dangerous Substance (CDS) or Drugs
- Possession of Marijuana
- Rape
- Robbery
- Sexual Offenses
- Shoplifting
- Theft
- Violation of Probation
Jonathan Scott Smith also is experienced in representing juveniles at intake conferences before the Department of Juvenile Services, and in juvenile court.
If you are charged with a crime in Maryland, you need an aggressive and experienced criminal defense lawyer, like Jonathan Scott Smith, to fight for you and to protect you. Call 410-740-0101 now, or fill out our intake form, to schedule a consultation.
Columbia Maryland Criminal Defense Lawyer / Assault Charge Attorney
Attorney Jonathan Scott Smith represents clients in personal injury, medical malpractice, nursing home abuse and negligence, criminal defense and drunk driving / DUI defense throughout Maryland, including the cities of Columbia, Clarksville, Sykesville, Fulton, Elkridge, Frederick, Mt. Airy, Ellicott City, Laurel, Westminster, and Baltimore. Lawyer Smith also provides experienced legal representation for clients in Baltimore County, Anne Arundel County, Carroll County, Prince Georges (Prince George) County, Howard County and Montgomery County, MD.
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