William S Smith

Attorney William S. Smith is an accomplished criminal defense attorney in Fitchburg, Massachusetts. He is the co-author of the chapter “Warrantless Searches of Persons or Places” in the acclaimed legal reference, “Trying Drug Cases in Massachusetts.” Attorney Smith has shared his expertise as a lecturer and instructor at numerous continuing legal education seminars and conferences.

As a trailblazer, he launched the first and only website dedicated to appellate criminal defense attorneys in Massachusetts. His insights have been featured on a major television talk show in Boston. In his role as a bar association leader, he has testified multiple times before the Massachusetts Judiciary Committee regarding criminal justice legislation.

Attorney Smith has extensive experience litigating both criminal and civil cases in state and federal trial and appellate courts. Notably, in 2008, he represented a defendant in a significant case on automobile stops before the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court. His practice frequently involves high-profile criminal cases, including first-degree murder and other homicide appeals.