Atty. Daniel Mark Smith
Daniel Mark Smith is a lawyer practicing criminal law, criminal defense, dui & dwi and 4 other areas of law. Daniel received a degree from Pepperdine Univ SOL, Malibu, CA, and has been licensed for 45 years.
Criminal Defense & More Attorney · Serving San Diego, CA · 45+ Years Experience
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About Daniel Mark Smith at a Glance
Daniel Mark Smith is a Member based in San Diego, California, practicing at Daniel M. Smith. They have 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. Their practice focuses on dui/dwi, criminal defense, federal crimes, white collar, and dv defense. Admitted to practice in Arizona (1981) and California (2004). Educated at California Western School of Law (J.D., 1990) and Pepperdine Univ SOL, Malibu, CA Belmont Coll, Nashville, TN Arizona State University (B.A. Economics, 1987). Serves clients in San Diego, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Daniel Mark Smith
- Daniel Mark Smith is a lawyer practicing criminal law, criminal defense, dui & dwi and 4 other areas of law
- Daniel received a degree from Pepperdine Univ SOL, Malibu, CA, and has been licensed for 45 years
- Daniel practices at Daniel M. Smith in San Diego, CA
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Daniel Mark Smith's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Daniel Mark Smith handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in San Diego.
DUI / DWI Defense in San Diego
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Criminal Defense in San Diego
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Federal Crimes in San Diego
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White Collar Crimes in San Diego
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in San Diego
Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in San Diego are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
San Diego Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a San Diego-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in San Diego Choose Daniel Mark Smith
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Daniel Mark Smith's practice in the field of dui/dwi, criminal defense, federal crimes, white collar, and dv defense.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Daniel Mark Smith brings 45+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Arizona and California, Daniel Mark Smith can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering dui/dwi, criminal defense, and federal crimes, Daniel Mark Smith can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in San Diego
A San Diego-based practice means Daniel Mark Smith attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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