Practice Areas Overview

California Civil and Criminal Trial Lawyers

At Hartnett, Smith & Associates in Redwood City, California, we focus on the following areas of practice:

Embezzlement / Theft / Financial Misconduct

If you are charged with embezzlement, we will get to work immediately in contacting law enforcement and prosecutors. Sometimes, a simple misunderstanding will result in fraud charges being filed. We can help resolve them.

Financial Fraud

Financial fraud can take the form of business fraud, tax fraud or evasion, insider trading, stock manipulation, or political corruption. At Hartnett, Smith & Associates, we recognize the severity of those crimes and ensure that your rights are protected.

DUI / Drunk Driving

Our attorneys handle DUI cases involving first-time offenders and multiple offenses. We represent clients in criminal proceedings and DMV hearings. We challenge all aspects of the initial stop to the testing used to determine your blood alcohol level.

Vehicular Homicide

The most severe charge involved in drunk driving is vehicular homicide. It is also the most tragic as well. In representing clients accused of this serious crime, we ensure that rights are protected.

Domestic Violence

A charge of domestic violence may come from a fight where the individual that was arrested merely exercised reasonable self-defense. Whether your violent crimes charge was from a gang fight, bar fight, or assault with a deadly weapon, you need experienced representation.

Homicide

Attorney Charles J. Smith prosecuted numerous homicides as deputy district attorney. That experience provides him with first-hand knowledge and insight into how prosecutors handle and try homicide cases, which helps him defend those cases.

Rape / Date Rape

Litigating a rape or date rape case presents many challenges. The issue of consent invariably arises and DNA evidence must be analyzed. As criminal trial lawyers, we believe our client is innocent until proven guilty and is entitled to protection of their constitutional rights.

Child Molestation

The charge of child molestation has a stigma whether or not you are convicted of the crime. The severity of the charge puts your freedom in doubt and changes your future. We examine all aspects of the child molestation claims and investigations to make sure your rights are protected.

Drug Offenses Overview

Our attorneys have defended clients charged with possession of cocaine, meth, marijuana, and ecstasy. We have also handled cases that involve prescription drug abuse and medical marijuana.

Civil & Criminal Litigation

Lead trial attorney Charles J. Smith has tried over 50 civil trials and over 100 criminal trials.

For more information or to schedule an appointment, please contact us.