David D. Smith

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Attorney Awards
  • Martindale-Hubbell Peer Distinguished Rating
  • Champion Badge Reviewed
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Biography

David D. Smith has been practicing law since 1982, focusing primarily on criminal defense. Based in Norman, Oklahoma, David is committed to representing individuals facing criminal charges, from minor offenses to death penalty cases. His approach to criminal defense is rooted in a deep belief that helping those in trouble is his life’s purpose. Throughout his career, David has gained extensive courtroom experience, handling a wide range of cases and earning a reputation for his dedication to his clients.

David’s professional achievements include receiving the OCDLA President’s Award for Outstanding Advocacy, the John Adams Award for Outstanding Indigent Defense, and the prestigious Clarence Darrow Award. He has also contributed to the legal community as a faculty member at the Trial Lawyers College, where he has taught attorneys nationwide, and at the National Judicial College, where he helped develop a course on Best Practices in Capital Litigation. In addition, David serves as a legal advisor to the Police And Community Trust (PACT) Initiative in Oklahoma, reflecting his ongoing commitment to justice and community service.
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Areas of Practice (1)

  • Criminal Defense

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
University of Oklahoma, B.A., Letters, 1979
Law School Attended:
University of Oklahoma College of Law, J.D., 1982
Year of First Admission:
1982
Admission:
1982, Oklahoma; 1982, U.S. District Court, Western District of Oklahoma
Memberships:
Oklahoma Bar Association; National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers; Oklahoma Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
Birth Information:
Tulsa, Oklahoma, April 13, 1957
ISLN:
903630809

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Peer Reviews

4.5/5.0 (3 reviews)
Martindale-Hubbell® Distinguished Rating Badge

  • Legal Knowledge

    4.5/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    4.5/5.0

  • Judgment

    4.5/5.0

  • Communication

    4.5/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    4.6/5.0

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Sole Practitioner on 06/16/14 in Criminal Defense

    David is the best criminal trial attorney in Cleveland County in my opinion. He has won countless jury trials. He is the person I would call if I was in trouble.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 05/06/13 in Criminal Defense

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  • 4.2/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 04/19/13 in Criminal Defense

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5.0/5.0 (1 review)
Client Champion

DAVID SMITH IS AN OUTSTANDING PERSON AND IS AND HAS BEEN AN INTEGRAL PART OF NOT ONLY THE NORMAN LEGAL CIRCLES BUT ALSO IN REGARD TO THE COMMUNITY. DAVID IS ONE OF THE BEST CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNEYS...

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