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Chris Smith

Gulfport, MS

Licensed for 12 years

Law Degree

Awards

Primary Practice Area

Criminal Defense

Language

English

About

Chris Smith is a trial lawyer who focuses his practice in the areas of personal injury, wrongful-death, auto and trucking accident and injury litigation, and criminal defense. He is known for his creative and detailed approach to cases, which has led to outstanding results for clients at both the trial and appellate level. His experience, legal acumen, and ability to translate complex facts into comprehensive and engaging narratives captures the respect of clients, judges, opposing attorneys, and jurors alike. Prior to entering private practice, Mr. Smith served as an Assistant State Attorney in the Office of the State Attorney for the First Judicial District of Florida. While a prosecutor, he served as the lead trial attorney in dozens of felony criminal jury trials, including cases involving drug distribution conspiracy, armed robbery, manslaughter, and financial crimes such as fraud and embezzlement. Mr. Smith is admitted to practice before all state courts in Mississippi and Florida, the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit and Eleventh Circuit, and the United States District Courts for the Northern and Southern Districts of Mississippi and the Northern and Southern Districts of Florida. He is a member of the Mississippi and Florida State Bar Associations, the Mississippi Association for Justice, the American Inns of Court, the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and the Harrison County Bar Association

Practices Areas

Criminal Defense

Personal Injury

DUI and DWI

Language

English

Contact

Smith & Holder, PLLC1720 22nd AvenueGulfport, MS, 39501 Office (228) 206-7076 Fax (228) 284-1870 1720 22nd AvenueGulfport, MS, 39501 Office (228) 206-7076(228) 206-7076 Fax (228) 284-1870(228) 284-1870

Office: (228) 206-4588

Website: N/A

Reviews

anonymous
March 4, 2015

I have Chris Smith as one of my attorneys and he is working on a complicated federal case for me. He is an extremely prepared lawyer who thinks 3 or more steps ahead of the situation. He is hard-working and thinks of the broad picture in the legal strategy. He is good at communication and also very easy to talk to as he gets right to the points which are important. I highly recommend him if you need a sharp lawyer to fight a tough legal case.

anonymous
December 10, 2014

Chris helped me through tough times. He is our best lawyer in Gulfport. He gets things immediately, and he is the most prepared lawyer you will find. We worked with a lawyer who was also a DA. None of these lawyers compare to Chris. I am happy with the excellent service.

anonymous
March 4, 2015

I have Chris Smith as one of my attorneys and he is working on a complicated federal case for me. He is an extremely prepared lawyer who thinks 3 or more steps ahead of the situation. He is hard-working and thinks of the broad picture in the legal strategy. He is good at communication and also very easy to talk to as he gets right to the points which are important. I highly recommend him if you need a sharp lawyer to fight a tough legal case.

anonymous
December 10, 2014

Chris helped me through tough times. He is our best lawyer in Gulfport. He gets things immediately, and he is the most prepared lawyer you will find. We worked with a lawyer who was also a DA. None of these lawyers compare to Chris. I am happy with the excellent service.

anonymous
March 4, 2015

I have Chris Smith as one of my attorneys and he is working on a complicated federal case for me. He is an extremely prepared lawyer who thinks 3 or more steps ahead of the situation. He is hard-working and thinks of the broad picture in the legal strategy. He is good at communication and also very easy to talk to as he gets right to the points which are important. I highly recommend him if you need a sharp lawyer to fight a tough legal case.

anonymous
December 10, 2014

Chris helped me through tough times. He is our best lawyer in Gulfport. He gets things immediately, and he is the most prepared lawyer you will find. We worked with a lawyer who was also a DA. None of these lawyers compare to Chris. I am happy with the excellent service.