David B. Smith, PLLC is a litigation firm with a focus on white-collar criminal defense and forfeiture cases. We are considered the premier forfeiture firm in the country, sometimes handling complex cases involving extremely valuable assets in numerous jurisdictions around the world. Our attorneys possess broad experience in defending all aspects of a case from investigation through post-conviction litigation.
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The federal Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) Act, 18 U.S.C. §§ 1961-1968, is a complex and confusing statute originally targeted at organized crime but used for many other purposes today. It not only provides severe criminal penalties but also authorizes private plaintiffs to sue defendants for treble damages.
At David B. Smith, PLLC, we welcome inquiries from both individuals needing legal representation and lawyers and law firms seeking assistance with matters within our core practice areas of criminal defense, civil and criminal asset forfeiture, restitution, and victims' rights. From our offices in Old Town Alexandria, Virginia, and New York we serve clients nationwide.
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Abe Hadad
Dec 08, 2019
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Sarah Nakib
Nov 03, 2018
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M. A.
Jan 11, 2018
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David Smith is the worst lawyer in town. Spoke to him a few times and he told me he doesn't care about my case enough because other cases were paying him more. He doesn't know how to close a case and tells me to look up the lawbook... Terrible lawyer for the fact that he never answers any of your questions on time, is lazy, and clearly in it for the money. BTW I paid him $675/hour. Stay away my friends.
Cydua Wei
Jun 17, 2017
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Mr. Smith was alright. Not worth his price tag due to lack of communication and technique. In court his policy is to not fight the prosecutors because he relies on plea deals. He told me that he doesn't fight but tries to negotiate instead. If you need a fighter and someone who believes and will do the best for you as a client, try some of the other lawyers in the area. Many others offer better procedures and a better price tag.
D. Clark
Oct 30, 2014
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€śDuring the Economic Collapse of 2007/08, I was forced to close my business and start over in life. Difficult as that was, we also became the focus of a 7 year investigation involving numerous government agencies, primarily the SEC. I needed to assemble the best team of legal representation I could within a very limited budget. Early in the fight, the government realized I had been able to acquire good legal assistance so they filed a “Civil Forfeiture Action” to eliminate my ability to fight. Realizing my legal team had little expertise in that area of law, I began searching the internet
John Anderson
Aug 18, 2014
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Choosing an attorney isn’t an easy task. The experience, tenacity, and consummate professionalism displayed by David Smith makes that decision an obvious one. Few attorneys have grasped the law like David Smith and even fewer know how to make the law work for their clients like Mr. Smith does. When your life depends on winning in the courtroom Mr. Smith is the person you want working in your corner. David Smith not only knows the law, but he isn’t afraid to take the “system” on when an injustice has been done and needs to be righted. After doing your do diligence you’ll find yourself
