David Aaron Smith

Criminal Defense Attorney David Smith is Board Certified, Criminal Law -- Texas Board of Legal Specialization. David practices criminal law and provides zealous criminal defense in cases involving drug possession, weapon possession, DWI, theft, robbery, burglary, murder, manslaughter, assault and family violence, harassment, terroristic threat, intoxication manslaughter, and many more. David Smith practices criminal law in Brazoria and Harris counties. David Smith Law Firm, PLLC principal office location is in Pearland, Brazoria County, Texas, serving clients in: Alvin, Angleton, Clute, Freeport, Jones Creek, Lake Jackson, Manvel, Pearland, Richwood, Sweeny, Surfside, West Columbia, and more!

University of Houston Law Center

Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor (J.D.)

2005

Owner

David Smith Law Firm, PLLC

2023 - Current

Attorney Manager

Thomas J Henry, Personal Injury Attorneys

2023 - 2023

• Lead a litigation team at one of the nation’s largest, most successful plaintiff personal injury firms • Ensure KPIs are met and exceeded, such as: client satisfaction, ensuring maximum case value resolution, & deadline adherence • Facilitate the development of complex cases, ensuring liability (negligence & gross negligence), medical development, and insurance facts are thoroughly investigated and prosecuted • Strategize mediation and trial presentation • Liaise with senior leadership to ensure firm’s best-practices are followed • Engage in ongoing training and development of personal injury case management and trial skills

Assistant Criminal District Attorney

Brazoria County District Attorney's Office

2005 - 2022

Chief-Misdemeanor Division (06/2012 - 12/2022) • Leader, advocate, and mentor to a dynamic legal team of 14. • Coached and guided over 30 professionals to achieve successful legal careers. Felony Trial Division (10/2007-7/2012) • Prosecuted approximately 50 felony jury trials • Negotiated numerous complex plea deals • Made legal requests via subpoenas for defendant and witness information • Interfaced with crime victims, witnesses, and law enforcement during the preparation of cases for pleas or trial • Compassionately balanced the needs of crime victims, while upholding to duty to justice Misdemeanor Trial Division (3/2006-10/2007) • Prosecuted approximately 40 misdemeanor jury trials • Prosecuted two first-chair felony cases Juvenile Prosecution Division (12/2005-3/2006) • Proactively managed cases from screening through plea • Ensured the best interests of each juvenile were attained

Board Certified, Criminal Law --

Texas Board of Legal Specialization

2015

Harris County Criminal Lawyers Association

Member

2023 - Current

Texas State Bar  # 24044359

Member

2005 - Current

Brazoria County Bar Association

Member

2005 - Current

Texas

State Bar of Texas

ID Number: 24044359

Since 2005

United States District Court Southern District of Texas

Since 2023