“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
49-year old employee of intelligence agency arrested and charged with 15 counts of sexual offenses and child sexual abuse. Eight charges dismissed as a result of pretrial motions. Remaining charges proceeded to trial. Jury returned verdicts of not guilty as to all remaining charges.
Child Molestation | Child Sexual Abuse | Child Physical Abuse
If you have been charged with a crime involving children, whether molestation, sexual assault or abuse, or physical child abuse, the consequences can be devastating, both in terms of your freedom and your reputation. If you are a government employee or contractor, or need a security clearance to perform your job, you run the risk of suspension or termination. If you are a parent, you may lose unsupervised access to your children and you can go to jail and be required to register as a sexual offender.
At the Smith Criminal Defense Firm in Columbia, we have protected the rights of people in the Baltimore metro area for decades. With prior experience as a prosecutor, attorney Smith is a top rated lawyer who can foresee the tactics the state will use during a criminal investigation or trial. We offer clients extensive trial experience, having represented thousands of criminal defendants in court.
Highly Respected Criminal Defense Attorney
We built our successful practice on a commitment to personal service and thorough preparation. As a result, many of our new cases come to us as referrals from former clients or other lawyers. Mr. Smith fights hard for his clients. That’s why many satisfied clients think so highly of him. Mr. Smith’s results speak for themselves.
Mr. Smith’s 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. Attorney Smith is considered to be one of the best criminal defense and child abuse attorneys in Columbia, Ellicott City, and Howard County.
Providing Skilled Legal Representation in Howard County | Ellicott City | Columbia, MD
To schedule a meeting to discuss your legal needs, contact our office by e-mail or call us at 410-740-0101.
Our Representation in Child Abuse Investigations and Prosecutions
If you have been charged with child sexual abuse or child physical abuse, or if you are under suspicion for crimes involving children, you will need strong and competent counsel throughout the process. Maryland has mandatory reporting and investigation laws. The police and the Department of Social Services will interview you and others to determine the validity of allegations or charges. A simple misstatement can be devastating to your defense.
Former Criminal Prosecutor With 30 Years Experience
At our office, we aggressively fight for the rights of all criminal defendants, including people charged with sexual offenses related to or involving children, as well as physical abuse of children. We will defend you against charges of:
- Child molestation or child sexual abuse
- Physical child abuse
- Excessive discipline or corporal punishment of children
We understand the serious consequences that even allegations of criminal conduct involving children can have. Often times you can be convicted in the court of public opinion before all of the facts are known.
Contact Our Office
To schedule an appointment, contact us online or call us at 410-740-0101. Put the skill and experience of a former prosecutor to work for you. We accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express.
Attorney Jonathan Scott Smith represents clients in criminal defense matters, DUI / DWI, MVA Hearings, traffic offenses, domestic violence and child abuse charges 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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