Derek Michael Smith
The Law Offices of Smith & White, PLLC
- Biography
I was a prosecutor for 15 years for the cities of Kent and Seattle. I serve or have served as a pro tem judge for the cities of Kent, Federal Way, Des Moines, Algona/Pacific and Issaquah. Since 2011 I have practiced as a defense attorney doing criminal defense, civil rights restoration, and protection order litigation. I represent individuals on cases from murder in the first degree to traffic infractions.
- Practice Areas
- Criminal Law
- Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
- DUI & DWI
- Domestic Violence
- Domestic Violence Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence Restraining Orders
- Video Conferencing
- Fees
- Free Consultation
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Credit Cards Accepted
Visa, MasterCard & American Express
- Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
- North Dakota
- Since 2012
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- Languages
- English
- Professional Experience
- Senior Partner
- The Law Offices of Smith & White, PLLC
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2011 –
Current
- Judge Pro Tem
- Judge Pro Tem Pacific Municipal Court
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2011 –
Current
- Judge Pro Tem
- City of Federal Way
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2010 –
Current
- Assistant City Attorney
- City of Seattle
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2002 –
2010
- Senior Prosecuting Attorney
- Kent City Attorney’s Office
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2000 –
2002
- Assistant City Attorney
- City of Kent
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1995 –
2002
- Assistant City Attorney – Supervisor
- Family Violence Unit Kent City Attorney’s Office
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2000
- Assistant
- City Attorney Kent City Attorney’s Office
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1996 –
1999
- Education
- Seattle University School of Law
- J.D.
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1996
- Honors: Cum Laude
- Activities: Vice President Public Interest Law Foundation
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- University of California – Berkeley
- B.A.
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1991
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- Awards
- Chief of Police Award
- Seattle Police Department
- 2008
- Merit Award
- Seattle City Attorney’s Office
- 2008
- Professional Associations
- Hon. Robert J. Bryan American Inn of Court
- Member
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2013 –
Current -
- North Dakota Bar Association
- Member
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2012 –
Current -
- Washington Defender Association
- Member
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2012 –
Current -
- Tacoma Pierce County Bar Association.
- Member
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2011 –
Current -
- Washington State Bar Association
- Member
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1996 –
Current -
- Publications
- Strategies for Defending Firearms Offense Charges
- Aspatore Book Publication
- 2013
- Firearms Law in Washington
- Avvo
- 2011
- Three reasons to get a DV attorney
- Avvo
- 2011
- Three things not to do to ensure you come home after your arraignment
- Avvo
- 2011
- Tips for Dealing with Suspended Licenses
- Avvo
- 2011
- Websites & Blogs
- Contact & Address
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