About Daniel
Daniel Smith is a criminal defense attorney based in Chula Vista, California — He has been practicing law since 1990, focusing on both state and federal cases. In 2011, he founded San Diego Defenders, APC, where he serves as the supervising attorney. The firm is located at 585 Third Avenue, Chula Vista, CA 91910. Mr. Smith earned his Juris Doctor in Criminal Law from California Western School of Law in 1988.
He completed his Bachelor of Science in Economics at Arizona State University in 1985. He was admitted to the State Bar of California on December 5, 1990. In addition to his California license, Mr. Smith is admitted to practice in Arizona and before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit.
His practice areas include criminal trials, criminal appeals, and forfeiture defense. He has handled numerous cases in both state and federal courts in California and Arizona. Mr. Smith is a member of several professional organizations, including the Arizona State Bar, California DUI Lawyers, California Attorneys for Criminal Justice. The National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.
He has been recognized with certifications such as Top 100 Trial Lawyers and Best DUI Lawyers in San Diego. He is fluent in Spanish, which allows him to effectively communicate with clients. His office is conveniently located across from the Chula Vista Courthouse, offering free parking for clients. For more information or to schedule a consultation, you can contact San Diego Defenders, APC at (619) 258-8888 or visit their website at www.sandiegodefenders.com.
