Seeking a Criminal Defense? San Bernardino Residents Rely on Gary Wenkle Smith

When they are looking for a criminal defense, men and women want several qualities in a lawyer… • Experience: A professional should have years of practice in and out of the courtroom. He should understand many aspects of the law, know how criminal law will be applied in his jurisdiction, and understand what is necessary for achieving a successful outcome in a case. • Expertise: An attorney should continually develop skills that improve his work as a criminal defense lawyer.  Clients should be able to rely on his abilities in working with a judge, presenting the case to a jury, and challenging evidence. • Approach: Clients want their lawyer to be accessible and personable. They expect their attorney to be attentive to their case, passionate in their defense, and a true believer in their cause. More than anything, clients should expect their attorney to understand them and their needs. Gary Wenkle Smith is a legal professional who is committed to his clients’ success. With his knowledge of criminal defense, men and women have entrusted their futures to Mr. Smith for over three decades. Learn more below about his experience and service to our community.

About Gary Wenkle Smith

Mr. Smith has been a part of San Bernardino since childhood. He attended high school at Pacific High School and spent his undergraduate years at California State University, San Bernardino. In 1975, Gary Wenkle Smith decided to dedicate his life to the pursuit of law and the protection of the innocent. He began law school in 1975 and graduated in 1978. He attended University of La Verne College of Law and was selected as Editor-in-Chief of Law Review, and published The Journal of Juvenile Law, which has since become the University of La Verne Law Review. Staying locally for his education cemented his commitment to our community. During law school, Mr. Smith clerked for an aggressive criminal defense firm in San Bernardino. He passed the bar examination soon after and began work as a sole practitioner. In addition to the American Bar Association, Gary Wenkle Smith is a member of the San Bernardino County Bar Association and the Riverside County Bar Association. Over the past thirty years, he has served hundreds of clients in their most important legal concerns. His commitment to San Bernardino is clear in his charitable work as well. He has served in the leadership of Cedar House Life Change Center, is a past member for the East Valley Second Chance, and has contributed to the Legal Aid Society of San Bernardino volunteer service. Most recently, he became a sponsor of Eat and Be Well, an event that will help to feed and support those in need during the Thanksgiving season. Mr. Smith understands that every person in our community, no matter how vulnerable, deserves our protection. This is even more important in the courtroom, and it is the reason that people choose him for representation. Contact Gary Wenkle Smith in San Bernardino by telephone at (909) 496-3448 or email to discuss your criminal defense case.