The Smith Law Group was established in 1986 by Debra A. Smith, a new attorney with a desire to speak for people who could not deal with the system or speak for themselves. Always running her own office, Debra has represented a vast array of individuals, some who had only the slimmest of hopes for a good outcome. This type of adversity, and difficult legal cases, led Debra to have a unique office, one that focused on fighting for individuals, and always with an eye toward making their lives better, not only immediately, but in the long-term future as well, something that even the clients themselves may not have been thinking about.

Today, the Smith Law Group is a long established law firm in both Riverside and Orange Counties, handling Family Law, Domestic Violence and Civil Harassment cases. The firm strives for technological excellence and has comprehensive and modern database programs which provide up-to-date, accurate information, vital for efficient administration of cases. Our technology allows us to have the latest legal research and rulings at our finger tips, which keep us competitive and cutting-edge in the representation of our clients.

The attorneys and staff members of the Smith Law Group are a unique group, forming a dynamic team that can deliver quality legal representation in an effective and powerful way. Our commitment to help people get through the legal and emotional minefield of divorce, custody, support, and property division is unsurpassed. We have over thirty-five long years of experience. We work smarter and strive to make the complex simple. We have redefined how legal services are delivered.

Our practice has a staff of Paralegals and Case Administrators that are highly trained in the field of Family Law. Debra works with each paralegal individually, and entertains an open door policy with her staff, not only allowing unlimited access to her and her vast knowledge, but encouraging it. Each paralegal has extensive experience in this paperwork intensive field, and each is versed in the latest legal research techniques to ensure that all work-product is up to date and on the cutting edge of the law. Because of this focused and effective training, our paralegals can produce almost attorney quality work, which can save our clients tremendously when fees can be billed at paralegal time instead of at attorney time.

The paralegals and office staff are all specially trained on the custom designed database programs developed by Debra over the years, and that are utilized throughout the office to efficiently and quickly track and handle the multitude of matters, including managing ever-critical deadlines and court hearing calendars. We use the most up-to-date recording and photographic tools for identity verification, client safety and security, and for internal training purposes to enhance client care.

Each paralegal is charged not only with the duty of overseeing all case work under the supervision of the attorneys, but is further charged with the responsibility of knowing and understanding each individual client and their specific needs or desires. Paralegals handle the day-to-day administration of the cases, meet and converse with the clients, and routinely meet with the attorney to discuss strategy, case preparation, discovery and possible resolutions or settlements of matters. Every staff member in this office is dedicated to providing the best possible service to each and every one of our valued clients, at all times.