Law Office of Clayton Smith

The Law Office of Clayton Smith is a criminal defense firm in Dallas, Texas, led by attorney Clayton Smith. The firm holds a 4.90 rating based on customer reviews. Smith brings extensive prosecutorial experience from the Dallas County District Attorney’s Office, where he served in the Felony Trial Section handling cases ranging from murder and aggravated robbery to burglary, theft, and assault. He also worked in the Organized Crime Division, managing large-quantity drug cases involving heroin, cocaine, methamphetamine, and marijuana. Additionally, Smith served as a chief prosecutor in several Dallas County misdemeanor DWI courts for nearly two years and spent time as a prosecutor in Hunt County.

The firm provides comprehensive defense services for felony and misdemeanor cases, including DWI/DUI charges, assault, family violence, drug crimes, probation violations, and expunctions or non-disclosures. For DWI cases, the firm assists with ALR hearings, motions to suppress, and jury trials. In assault cases, which can range from Class C misdemeanors to first-degree felonies, the firm handles domestic violence matters and can assist with obtaining Affidavits of Non-Prosecution or presenting packets to the Grand Jury to seek no-bills. For drug crimes, the firm conducts pre-trial investigations, reviews police reports, and handles motions to suppress. The office also represents clients in probation revocation hearings, helping them navigate the risks of deferred adjudication or regular probation violations.

Clayton Smith offers strategic defense strategies, including negotiating with prosecutors for the best possible deal, getting cases dropped or charges lowered, and helping clients get out of jail or lower their bond. He conducts interviews with witnesses and police officers, finds expert witnesses, and prepares for jury or judge trials. The firm also helps clients clear their names through expunctions and non-disclosures, sealing criminal records to improve employment and housing opportunities. Smith’s dual perspective as both a defense attorney and former prosecutor allows him to assess case strength and develop effective defenses from Day 1.

The firm is located on Oak Lawn Avenue, just a fraction of a mile from Cedar Springs Road and the Frank H. Caven Memorial Garden.

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Services:

• Assault Cases
• DWI and DUI Defense
• Drug Crimes Defense
• Expunctions / Non-Disclosures
• Probation Violations