History
Derek Smith and James White met walking into the law school building in 1993. They teamed up for moot court and client counseling competitions and have been an effective team from the beginning. James was a public defender for 10 years before becoming a principal at White & White and then Legacy Legal. Then he teamed up with Derek once again at the Law Offices of Smith and White, PLLC. Derek has lived in Tacoma since 1993. Since law school, he has continually practiced criminal law working in Tacoma, Kent and Seattle. After running for Tacoma Judge in 2010, Derek teamed up with James to form Smith and White. Derek is a Judge Pro Tem in Federal Way and other jurisdictions. James has resided in Kent and Seattle and now maintains homes in Tacoma & Vashon.
Specialties
*Bold, Savvy & Elite, Smith & White PLLC provide the following services to clients: We defend against criminal allegations including DUI, Domestic Violence, Assault, Drug (VUCSA), Robbery, Murder, Burglary and other offenses on a case by case basis. We also defend against government attempts to seize assets and/or property of citizens. Our trial attorneys handle protection orders and tort claims/personal injury on a case by case basis. *Lawyers are prohibited by the rules of Legal Ethics from claiming a specialty.