Hayden Smith | Visalia Criminal Defense Lawyer

Hayden Gifford Smith

Hayden Gifford Smith

A friendly lawyer who will get the job done. Guaranteed.

Experience: 19 years
Language(s): English

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About Hayden

Trial lawyer, criminal defense.

25+ Felony trials including 1st degree murder, rape and other sex crimes (with an alleged attempted murder of the witnesses/victims), felony murder, 3 strikes cases, home invasion on 7 strikes (I'm not kidding, that one ended badly), gang cases involving biker and "criminal street gangs", attempted murder, burglary, kidnapping, and other productive activities. Also, DUI defense and several misdemeanor trials, but who cares after the felony trials?

Call to schedule your initial consultation to discuss your potential case today.

Experience

Attorney

Law Office of Hayden Smith, P.C.

2008-Present

Associate Attorney

Ciummo & Associates

2006-2007

Summer Associate

Howrey LLP

2002

Admission

Verified California

2006

Education

UCLA

Bachelor of Arts (Philosophy)

2000

Recognitions & Achievements

Associations
  • Merced County Bar Association
  • National Trial Lawyers Association
  • California Public Defender's Association
  • National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
  • Alpha Zeta Chapter of Theta Xi Fraternity- UCLA Alumni and Active Brothers
  • Business and White Collar Crimes Lawyers
  • Forensic Science Litigation Attorney Network
  • Fresno Bankuptcy News and Tips
  • ILW.COM Group
  • Solo Attorney Practitioner's Forum
  • The Innocence Project
  • University of San Diego, School of Law
Honors / Awards
  • Member, San Diego Law Review
    2000-2001
  • Dean's Merit Scholarship, (ranked 1st in class)
    2000-2001
  • CALI Award for Excellence in Study of Criminal Law (High Grade)

Founded 2006

Law Office of Hayden G. Smith Highlights

Criminal, Accident & Injury, Business, Estate, Products Liability

Firm Size: Solo
Firm Locations: 1
Languages: English, Spanish