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Law Offices of Charles J. Smith III is a law firm established in 1993 with an office in Redwood City, CA. At this office location, there is 1 lawyer practicing civil law, criminal law, alternative dispute resolution and 58 other areas of law.

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Criminal Law
Posted by Mikhail
March 01, 2026
Hired Attorney Charles J. Smith

Chuck is the best of the best. He’s not greedy. He does this for the sport because this is his passion. I feel bad for all these people that left them bad reviews they must not know the guy. In the past 20 years Chuck has never let me or anyone I referred to him down. He has fights your fight and make it his battle to win.

Criminal Law
Posted by anonymous
June 07, 2011
Hired Attorney Charles J. Smith

Chuck Smith is an excellent attorney when he wants to be. He is a very good in-trial attorney provided the investigation has been done well enough for him. Unfortunately for me, Chuck overbooked his trial schedule with wealthier clients, misjudged the competency of the local DA, and was not properly prepared for the defense of my case. After paying him over $100,000 I had to fire him and hire a new attorney. When he can't sell the DA or the jury, he'll sell you on empty promises and bad advice.

 
Litigation
Posted by anonymous
April 20, 2012
Hired Attorney Charles J. Smith

Chuck sold me on a resolution that he did not fully understand himself. He placed me in a vulnerable position. He took the easy way out instead of looking deeper into my case.

Civil Rights
Posted by anonymous
February 04, 2017
Hired Attorney Charles J. Smith

Unfortunately Charles J. Smith lost both hearings due to failure to properly analyze or defend my cases. He failed at the appellate level by insufficient and untimely filing yet billed me attorney fees for the preparation of the appellate case. He refused to refund me any of he fees even though his insufficient and untimely preparation was the cause of the appelllate dismissal. He is unresponsive and an extrememly poor communicator and NEVER informed me if the outcome of my case, etc.

 

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Areas of Law

  • Civil Practice 1
    • Civil Law
  • Criminal Law 15
    • Felony
    • Misdemeanor Criminal Matters
    • Juvenile Law
    • Crimes Of Violence
    • Property Crimes
    • Political Crimes
    • DUI/DWI
    • Homicide
    • Manslaughter
    • Vehicular Homicide
    • Felonies
    • Driving While Intoxicated
    • Drugs and Narcotics
    • Criminal Defense
    • Misdemeanors
  • Alternative Dispute Resolution 2
    • Mediation
    • Arbitration
  • Business Law 6
    • Partnership Dissolution
    • Business Counseling
    • Business Mediation
    • Business Arbitration
    • Business Litigation
    • Business Formation
  • Real Estate
  • Trusts and Estates 1
    • Trust Law
  • Corporate Law 2
    • Corporate Governance
    • Corporate Dissolutions
  • Corporate Governance 1
    • Governance
  • Construction Law
  • Antitrust and Trade Regulation 1
    • Antitrust
  • Intellectual Property 1
    • Trade Secrets
  • Labor and Employment 6
    • Employment Litigation
    • Sexual Harassment
    • Wage and Hour Law
    • Unfair Labor Practices
    • Harassment
    • Wrongful Termination
  • Family Law 2
    • Domestic Violence
    • Child Sexual Abuse
  • White Collar Crime 2
    • Embezzlement
    • White Collar Criminal Defense
  • Assault 1
    • Sexual Assault
  • Insurance 1
    • Insurance Fraud
  • International Law 1
    • International Labor Law
  • Communications and Media 2
    • Defamation
    • Libel and Slander
  • Class Actions 1
    • Class Action Defense
  • Securities 1
    • Shareholder Disputes
  • Unfair Competition
  • Contracts 1
    • Breach of Contract
  • Leases and Leasing 1
    • Landlord and Tenant Law
  • Other 3
    • Fraud
    • Adult
    • Driving While Under The Influence

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  • Firm History
    Year Established

    1993

    Former/Historical Names

    Hartnett, Smith & Paetkau

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Law Offices of Charles J. Smith III

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777 Marshall StreetRedwood City, CA 94063U.S.A.

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