Disabilities Criminal Defense Attorneys
Los Angeles, California
Patrick S. Smith
Beltran & Smith, LLP Attorneys at Law
Disability/Criminal Defense Attorneys
Representation
Representing Children and Adults in the following areas:
* Representation of Children and Adults with Autism, Learning and Developmental Disabilities, ADD or ADHD, Cerebral Palsy, and all other needs.
* Criminal Defense (Adult/Juvenile)
* School Expulsion/Discipline
* Juvenile Delinquency/School Issues
* Education Law under IDEA
* Disability and Education Law
* Criminal Defense (Complex Federal and State Litigation)
* Civil Rights Litigation under 42 USC 1983 (Education and Government Misconduct)
Patrick S. Smith has experience representing high profile clients including celebrities and person thrust into the spotlight by the filing of charges. Confidentiality is key in these cases. Dealing with the media is crucial to avoid unwanted publicity. The goal is to resolve the case in the best interests of the client addressing media inquiries in the best interests of the client and avoiding any unnecessary media scrutiny.
Services
Our firm devotes a portion of its practice to the representation of families who have needs related to special education, general education, and the representation of children and adults who find themselves facing the unfortunate prospect of expulsion and/or juvenile or adult criminal charges. We also represent children with Special Needs (Autism and other Developmental Disabilities) who have issues with their School Districts and the Regional Centers. The Regional Centers are charged with finding services for those with Autism, Seizure Disorders (e.g., Epilepsy), Cerebral Palsy, Mental Retardation/Intellectual Disabilities, and conditions requiring similar services.
Counsel also represents adults in misdemeanor as well as complex felony criminal defense litigation in the state and federal courts. Counsel has extensive experience in representing adults and juveniles who are arrested for alleged crimes under state and federal law.
Representation is offered to persons and families for assistance in minor, but serious, misdemeanors such as Driving Under the Influence (DUI), battery, domestic violence, and other similar charged crimes. Representation needs also include assistance in more serious felony charges. No charged offense is minor for the client and all contact with law enforcement is serious, no matter the subject.
Contact Us
FOR A FREE CONSULTATION
(818) 599-1950 or
(818) 981-1027
Patrick S. Smith, Esquire
Beltran & Smith, LLP
16133 Ventura Blvd., Suite 585
Encino, California 91436
patricksmithlaw@yahoo.com, or
Areas of Practice
Education Law
Criminal Law
Juvenile Delinquency Law
Referrals provided for
*Employment Law
*Personal Injury
*Workers Compensation Law
*Family Law
If we cannot help you, we will assist you in finding an attorney who can.
Counsel practices primarily in Los Angeles and Ventura Counties, but will handle cases throughout the state of California.
Counsel also has a nationwide practice and has represented clients in matters in the states of Nebraska, Ohio, Illinois, Texas, Tennessee, New Jersey, and Colorado.
News, Education & Community Involvement
Counsel participates in Continuing Legal Education for Lawyers, School Administrators, Families, and others. Patrick S. Smith teaches and presents at various seminars in Southern California discussing legal issues and updates in Education Law, Disabilities, Criminal Law, Civil Rights Law and cross-over areas.
Continuing Education Instruction Seminars: National Business Institute: Special Education Laws made Simple and the Interrelation of Special Education/Disabilities and Juvenile Justice; Civil Rights Law under 42 USC Section 1983.
Williams Syndrome Association Conferences, Anaheim, Baltimore, Chicago, Boston, Phoenix.
Patrick S. Smith is also a founder of the CHIME Charter Schools, part of the CHIME Institute for Children with Special Needs in collaboration with California State University at Northridge.
Patrick was named CSUN Department of Education Volunteer of the Year for his work with CHIME.
Sample of Prior Teaching Seminars:
Special Education Law, Pasadena California (NBI)
Civil Rights Litigation under 42 U.S.C. Section 1983, Los Angeles, California (NBI)
Juvenile Courts Law and Procedures Seminar: Gangs and Statutory Enhancements and Special Education (Juvenile Courts Bar Association)
Patrick also has been a Bar Review instructor on Evidence Law for law school graduates preparing to take the California Bar Exam.