Committed to Legal Excellence with Integrity and Compassion with 30 Years of Criminal Defense Experience in San Mateo

This unique experience allows Mr. Smith to be able to question the propriety of the procedures the police followed in your case and to anticipate and be prepared to defend you against prosecutorial tactics.

Charles B. Smith's legal experience:

• Former prosecutor who has handled thousands of criminal cases including cases ranging from DUI to complex special circumstance murder cases.
• Former police officer in San Mateo County.
• Professor at the College of San Mateo for over 20 years. Mr. Smith has taught a variety of classes including Criminal Law, Criminal Investigation, and Principals and Procedures of the Justice System.
• Has handled thousands of criminal cases and has tried over 100 criminal jury trials.
• Holds and Bachelors of Science degree in Administration of Justice.
• Instructed police officers in the investigation of gang activity, homicide, sexual assault and narcotics investigations at the Peace Officers Standards and Training (POST) Academy.
• Has served three times as a juror, including 18 months on a Federal Grand Jury

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