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John Hunter Smith
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John Hunter Smith

4.9
81 reviews

707 West Washington, Sherman, TX 75092-5639

Assault and Battery, Bribery, Burglary and 14 more

About John Hunter Smith

John Hunter Smith is Board Certified in Criminal Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. Mr. Smith has successfully defended numerous professionals, law enforcement officials, and others accused of State and Federal crimes. Mr. Smith has earned a reputation as a tenacious trial lawyer who gets results.

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John Hunter Smith got this award in 2021

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4.9
Family Law
Posted by anonymous
December 22, 2013
Hired Attorney

Very aggressive, very honest. He explained to us what to expect and why it could be that way.

Criminal Law
Posted by anonymous
December 22, 2013
Hired Attorney

I need a first rate attorney that had track record of being a fighter and I have never seen an attorney fight more than Mr.Smith and his concern for me and response to my questions were above and beyond. If for any reason I needed a criminal atty again he would be my first and only choice. When he gets in the court room you would think you had hired Race Horse Hanes.

 
Appellate Practice
Posted by anonymous
February 05, 2016
Hired Attorney

John IS the man! Iv been with John for several years now and he has never once let me down. He handled one of my more difficult(young stupid mistake)cases back when I was 17 years old.A big thank you to John for handled my case with such authoritative speech skills and also being the true professional he really is.He's gotten me out of soo much trouble,really!I would recommend John to anyone in desperate need of a tremendously dedicated attorney at law.GO SEE JOHN HUNTER SMITH, HE WILL HELP YOU!

 
Family Law
Posted by anonymous
June 27, 2010
Hired Attorney
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Areas of Law

  • Criminal Law 9
    • DUI/DWI
    • Expungements
    • Federal Criminal Law
    • Homicide
    • Misdemeanors
    • Sex Crimes
    • Theft
    • Weapons Charges
    • Felonies
  • Other 8
    • Assault and Battery
    • Bribery
    • Burglary
    • Capital Offenses
    • Criminal Conspiracy
    • Criminal Defense
    • Criminal Fraud
    • Driving While Intoxicated

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    2001, Texas
    2005, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Texas
    2005, U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit
    2013, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas
    Memberships
    State Bar of Texas
    District 1A Grievance Committee (2007-2013)(Chair,2011-2013)
    The College of the State Bar of Texas
    Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association (Board Member 2011- Present)
    National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
    National Trial Lawyers Association
    Criminal Trial Lawyers Association
    National College for DUI Defense
    Gerry Spence, Trial Lawyers College - Ranch Club
    U.S. Army Ranger Association (Lifetime Member)
    82nd Airborne Association (Lifetime Member)
    Auburn University Alumni Association (Lifetime Member).
    Bar Fellowship
    Texas Bar Foundation; Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Educational Institute.
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    Texas Wesleyan University School of Law
    Class of 2001
    J.D.
    Other Education
    Auburn University
    Class of 1997
    B.S.
    Business Administration
    Legal Certifications
    Board Certified, Criminal Law, Texas Board Of Legal Specialization, since 2008.
  • Military Service
    Staff Sgt., U.S. Army, 1990-1996
  • Personal Details & History
    Age
    Born in 1970
    El Dorado Springs, Missouri, September 11, 1970

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Partner at Wynne, Smith & Young, PLLC
4.9
81 reviews

707 West WashingtonSherman, TX 75092-5639U.S.A.

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Fax: 903-892-0916
Office Hours:
  • Monday 08:30 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Tuesday 08:30 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Wednesday 08:30 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Thursday 08:30 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Friday 08:30 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Saturday 08:30 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Sunday 08:30 AM - 05:00 PM

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    Yes, John Hunter Smith has a 4.6 Peer Rating from Martindale-Hubbell.
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    John Hunter Smith attended Texas Wesleyan University School of Law.

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