Firm Overview

Bay Area Civil Litigation and Criminal Defense Lawyers

Hartnett, Smith & Associates in Redwood City, California is a firm that practices both criminal and civil litigation. Our diverse areas of practice include the following:

• Embezzlement / Theft / Financial Misconduct
• Financial Fraud
• DUI / Drunk Driving
• Vehicular Homicide
• Domestic Violence
• Homicide
• Rape / Date Rape
• Child Molestation
• Drug Offenses Overview
• Civil & Criminal Litigation

Lead trial attorney Charles J. Smith is a former Deputy District Attorney who recently has been recognized for completing 14 jury trials to verdict in just one year. Since 1992, he has been an active member of the American Board of Trial Advocates. He has received the AV* rating under Martindale-Hubbell's peer review rating system.

Partner Jim Hartnett joined Chuck Smith in forming Hartnett, Smith & Associates in 1996. Mr. Hartnett is also AV-rated* under Martindale-Hubbell's peer review rating system. His legal experience includes several years in Japan, giving him experience in dealing with foreign clients, attorneys, and businesses.

For clients seeking help with a criminal or civil litigation matter, we treat each case individually and tailor strategies specific to your legal issue. Our firm offers a free initial consultation at our law office down the street from the San Mateo County courthouse. In addition, our attorneys make themselves available to clients on evenings and weekends by appointment.

For more information or to schedule an appointment regarding criminal or civil litigation, please contact us.

* CV, BV and AV are registered certification marks of Reed Elsevier Properties, Inc., used in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards, and policies.

Martindale-Hubbell is the facilitator of a peer review rating process. Ratings reflect the confidential opinions of members of the Bar and the Judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell ratings fall into two categories - legal and ability and general ethical standards.