Practice Areas

Experienced Charleston, West Virginia, Trial Lawyer

Personal Injury, Criminal Defense, and Family Law Firm

At the Law Offices of Claude S. Smith, III, I have been representing clients throughout the Charleston area in a variety of legal matters for more than fifteen years. My practice is focused on providing lasting solutions to my clients' very real problems in matters related to family law, personal injury law, and criminal defense.

If you are in need of a legal advocate to represent your interests and guide you through the process, contact my Charleston law firm today. An experienced lawyer can make all the difference. Give me a call.

My family law practice includes:

• Divorce
• Child custody disputes and visitation, including drafting and litigating parenting plans
• Child support and alimony
• Paternity issues
• Drafting and litigating prenuptial agreements
• Grandparent visitation rights
• Domestic violence
• Post-judgment modifications to the divorce decree

I provide experienced, strategic criminal defense in state felony and misdemeanor cases involving:

• Drug offenses
• DUI (including DMV hearings)
• Violent offenses
• Traffic violations
• Juvenile crimes
• RICO and white collar crimes
• Sex offenses
• Domestic violence
• Parole and probation violations
• Grand jury proceedings

My personal injury practice provides comprehensive, compassionate support and committed advocacy through litigation, mediation, and arbitration to accident victims and their families in cases such as:

• Car accidents
• Truck accidents
• Motorcycle accidents
• Bicycle accidents and pedestrian accidents
• Professional and medical malpractice
• Premises liability, such as slip and fall accidents
• Assault and battery
• Property damage
• Serious injury and wrongful death

Whether you need an aggressive Charleston divorce lawyer, an experienced West Virginia personal injury attorney, or an ex-Kanawha assistant prosecutor to handle your criminal defense, you want someone who is down-to-earth and knows how to get results. My track record of success and my reputation for legal excellence have earned the respect of the judges and my peers.

I offer a free initial consultation and case evaluation, so there is no cost associated with contacting me to determine how my experience and background can help you. Contact an experienced Charleston, West Virginia, lawyer today.