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William S Smith

William S Smith

AGGRESSIVE CRIMINAL DEFENSE & GUN RIGHTS LAWYER / FIREARMS ATTORNEY LTC FID
  • Criminal Law, DUI & DWI, Family Law ...
  • Massachusetts
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James F. August 7, 2024
Great Experience I contacted William Smith for some legal guidance after not getting much clarity working with another attorney. William responded to me promptly. He was very knowledgeable about my issues and educated me on related issues that I should be aware of. He was willing to spend as much time as we needed and answered all my questions. I got the guidance I needed, and he made sure I knew he was still there for me through resolution of my matters should I need his services again. It was an overall great experience.
E. S. February 22, 2024
Very knowledgeable Attorney Smith was very helpful and knowledgeable. He was able to help me with my issue and resolve it. He always kept me informed and in touch. I wouldn’t hire anyone else. I found him online when I was researching what type of attorney I needed. If you’re looking for a 2nd amendment attorney. He’s your man.
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Biography

Attorney William S. Smith is the co-author of “Warrantless Searches of Persons or Places” in the award-winning reference manual used by attorneys, “Trying Drug Cases in Massachusetts.” He has been an invited lecturer and instructor at many continuing legal education seminars and conferences for attorneys. The founder of the first and only website for appellate criminal defense attorneys in the state, he was also a guest on a major television talk show in Boston. As a bar association leader, Attorney Smith has testified before the Massachusetts Judiciary Committee in the Statehouse multiple times with respect to criminal justice legislation. He has litigated criminal and civil cases extensively throughout both the state and federal trial and appellate courts. In 2008 he represented the defendant in a landmark case on automobile stops in Massachusetts before the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court. Attorney Smith has also represented defendants in many other high-profile criminal matters. He regularly handles first-degree murder and all other types of homicide appeals.

Practice Areas
Criminal Law
Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
DUI & DWI
Family Law
Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
White Collar Crime
Appeals & Appellate
Civil Appeals, Federal Appeals
Additional Practice Area
  • FIREARMS LICENSE LAW - DENIALS SUSPENSIONS LTC FID
Fees
  • Free Consultation
  • Contingent Fees
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Massachusetts
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Languages
  • French: Spoken
Professional Experience
PROPRIETOR
THE LAW OFFICE OF WILLIAM S. SMITH
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Awards
Continuing Legal Education
MCLE
Authored a section of a legal reference book, "Trying Drug Cases in Massachusetts" used by lawyers and judges that won an award from a national continuing legal education association.
Professional Associations
State Bar of Massachusetts
Member
Current
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Worcester County Bar Association
Current
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Publications
Articles & Publications
"Warrantless Search and Seizure" in the book "Trying Drug Cases in Massachusetts"
MCLE
Speaking Engagements
Preserving the Record at Trial, Criminal Defense CLE Seminars, Lowell, MA
Greater Lowell Bar Association
The Harmless Error Doctrine, WilmerHale, Boston, MA
Massachusetts Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
"Firearms Law in Youthful Offender Cases”, Youthful Offender Conference, Worcester, MA
CPCS
Certifications
First and Second Degree Murder Case Assignment
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Websites & Blogs
Website
THE LAW OFFICE OF WILLIAM S. SMITH
Contact & Map
PO Box 282
997 Main Street
Holden, MA 01520
Telephone: (774) 317-9287
Cell: (774) 364-1754
Fax: (508) 267-0500