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Brian J. Smith
Law Offices of Brian J. Smith, ltd
20545 Center Ridge Road, Ste. 215
Rocky River, OH 44116
Phone: 800-641-1970
Website: briansmithlaw.com

About Brian J. Smith
Mr. Smith uses his trial and negotiation skills in a criminal defense practice where he has developed expertise in representing men and women with OVI/DUI defense and criminal matters. By serving as an active DUI/OVI Defense Attorney through the years with clients throughout Northern Ohio, he has earned respect for his knowledge of the intricacies of Ohio OVI laws, refined his strategies to investigate and defeat charges, and sharpened his skills at persuading prosecutors, judges, and juries. Mr. Smith has been certified as having completed the same NHTSA Standardized Field Sobriety Testing and NHTSA Advanced Roadside Impaired Driving Enforcement training that the police receive. Combining his knowledge from these trainings along with his extensive legal experience and skills, he aggressively presents the best legal defense possible for his clients. He provides this representation across the north coast of Ohio. In addition to the NCDD, he is also a member of the Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association, Ohio Bar Association, West Shore Bar Association, Lorain County Bar Association, Parma Bar Association, Southwest Area Bar Association, and DUI Defense Lawyers Association.
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