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Wilbur Charles Smith III

2.6
3 reviews

2950 Immokalee Road STE 2, Naples, FL 34110

Criminal Practice, Personal Injury, Criminal Law and 2 more

About Wilbur Charles Smith III

Wilbur Charles Smith III is a lawyer practicing criminal practice, personal injury, criminal law and 2 other areas of law. Wilbur received a B.S. degree from University of Florida in 1967, and has been licensed for 56 years. Wilbur practices at Family First Legal Group in Naples, FL.

Wilbur Charles Smith III (Naples, Florida)

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Communication
3.0
Quality of Service
2.3
Responsiveness
2.7
Value for Money
2.3
Personal Injury
Posted by anonymous
October 07, 2010
Hired Attorney

Exceptional communication and results!

Criminal Law
Posted by anonymous
January 27, 2011
Hired Attorney

I had wanted Wilbur but got his son,Sawyer instead. He was non-committal, unreliable , ignorant of the possible results of my trial. He charged me ALLOT of money and did absolutely NOTHING in my defense resulting in a long period of probation and unnecessary duties for me to perform. I felt that he did not care at all, only wanting the 10K he charged. I lost everything.

 
Criminal Law
Posted by anonymous
November 18, 2011
Hired Attorney

They did nothing to prepare for trial and when it came time to go to trial I was told I couldn't win and to plead guilty. Until then I was being told that I had a great case and that by law I was not guilty and we could prove it with the help of a witness. I gave him the information to find witnesses and he never even tried to find any. I didn't know this until I walked into court and was told I had no chance to win.

 

Services

Areas of Law

  • Personal Injury
  • Criminal Law
  • Other 3
    • Criminal Practice
    • Criminal Defense
    • DUI / DWI

Practice Details

  • Languages
    English
  • Payment Information
    Payment & Cost Features
    Free initial consultation
    Fixed hourly rates
    Fixed fees available
    Accepted Credit Cards
    American Express
    Discover
    MasterCard
    Visa
  • Firm Information
    Firm Name
    Family First Legal Group

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    1970, Florida
    1972, U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida
    1981, U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit
    1982, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Florida and U.S. Supreme Court
    Memberships
    Lee County Bar Association
    The Florida Bar (Member, Criminal Law Section)
    National Association of Defense Lawyers
    Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (Board Member)
    Master, Caloosa Inns of Court.
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    University of Florida
    Class of 1970
    J.D.
    in Economics
    Other Education
    University of Florida
    Class of 1967
    B.S.
    in Economics
  • Personal Details & History
    Age
    Born in 1945
    Fort Myers, Florida, July 19, 1945

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