Erin Joanne Smith

Erin J. Smith, raised in the Northern Neck of Virginia, began her academic journey at Christopher Newport University in Newport News, where she earned her Bachelor's Degree in English with a minor in Communication Studies, graduating with honors. Initially, she worked as a high school English teacher for two years before pursuing her legal education at the Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law in Washington, DC.

During her law school years, Ms. Smith gained valuable experience at the Alexandria Office of the Public Defender, representing indigent clients in traffic offenses, misdemeanors, and felonies. Following her graduation, she established her own private practice, focusing on defending individuals across Northern Virginia charged with both misdemeanors and felonies. Her practice also extends to assisting clients with expungements and the restoration of their firearms rights.

Ms. Smith is deeply committed to providing legal services to those unable to afford them. She has volunteered with the Fairfax County Bar Association’s Wills on Wheels Clinic, drafting essential end-of-life documents such as wills, healthcare directives, and powers of attorney. Additionally, she serves as a court-appointed attorney for individuals facing criminal charges who cannot afford legal representation.

Certified as a Guardian ad Litem, Ms. Smith represents juveniles in cases involving delinquency, custody, and abuse/neglect. In her personal life, she enjoys spending time with her son and two dogs, and she actively participates in 10k runs, half marathons, full marathons, and triathlons.