Originally from Canada, Kate Smith is a seasoned trial and appellate attorney with over a decade of wide-ranging experience navigating criminal litigation, appeals, and civil forfeiture litigation tied to criminal assets. Her track record speaks volumes, with notable achievements including pivotal victories in high-stakes cases.

She has defended numerous high-profile conspiracy and drug seizure cases, adeptly handling complex matters involving electronic surveillance and multi-million-dollar assets.

In the past year alone, Kate has secured dismissals and acquittals for clients facing a spectrum of charges, from drug trafficking to assault on peace officers, kidnapping, and aggravated assault. Noteworthy successes include acquittals in cases involving impaired operation of motor vehicles resulting in fatalities, as well as cases of refusal to comply with breath demands.

Broadening her practice area, Kate was admitted to the State Bar of California in June 2023, expanding her legal footprint to serve clients throughout the state. She earned her law degree from Robson Hall, where she excelled in Criminal Law and Procedure, receiving the prestigious Neil James MacDonald Memorial Prize. She currently practices in both Canada and the United States and is a Member of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.

Kate brings a diverse skill set and unwavering dedication to every case she handles. Ms. Smith carefully regulates her case volume in order to provide the highest level of service to each of her clients. She remains accessible to each of her clients throughout representation and ensures that each case is extensively prepared for trial from the outset of initial retainer.